Tennessee dropped off one spot – from 46th to 47th – in the 2008 ranking of the healthiest states by the United Health Foundation.
The state's best and worst category rankings:
See the United Health Foundation's latest findings on Tennessee.
Tennessee's Tenncare Program
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Risk pools are state-sponsored programs to help people with a history of medical problems in their family to purchase coverage. These pools are for people who can afford to buy health insurance, but are not able to get underwritten in the private market because of a pre-existing health condition. These programs can vary significantly from state-to-state in price, benefits and number of people served. Often insurance companies doing business in the state are required to contribute to the poolto keep it in the black. In the best cases they allow people to be able to switch jobs or become self-employed without the fear of losing their health insurance coverage. Find more on risk pools here.
Cover The Uninsured is a national effort to highlight the fact that too many Americans are living without health insurance and to demand solutions from our nation's leaders. Read more information on its efforts. It is a project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
US News does an annual ranking of what it considers the best health insurance plans in each state.
Visit its reports on various health insurance or medical insurance plans being offered in Tennessee.
Tennessee Insurance Division, Department of Commerce and Insurance -- state-recommended resources for those Tennesseans seeking health coverage.
TennCare Oversight Division, Department of Commerce and Insurance -- oversees, examines and monitors Health Maintenance Organizations and Behavioral Health Organizations participating in the TennCare program.
TennCare Program -- Tennessee’s Medicaid managed care program that provides health coverage for 1.2 million low-income children, pregnant woman and disabled Tennesseans.
Wall Street Journal – WASHINGTON – Business is parting from its traditional allies in the Republican Party on health care as companies and big corporate lobbyists lend tentative support to a congressional overhaul that conservative lawmakers staunchly oppose.
Associated Press – Here’s a look at the health insurance expansion efforts in Massachusetts and Tennessee.
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Health insurance companies in Tennessee. Get health plan pricing for these companies. Aetna BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Celtic Ins. Co. Companion Life Insurance Company Coventry Health and Life Insurance Company Golden Rule Humana |
Contact your federal officials. All Americans need your help to demand Congress to make health insurance that is:
Read more on Health Care Reform!
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Individual health insurance, a quick overview for those who must purchases their own insurance coverage
Health Insurance Companies, tips for evaluating and choosing a good provider |
Private health insurance, background on the "American way" of paying for health care Self-employed health insurance -- navigating the tricky waters of individual health care policies |
Find licensed physicians near you. Each state is home to organizations that can help you find and research physicians, offering online information about a physician's license, schooling, practice information and more.
Tennessee Licensee Search