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Tennessee CHOICES Program - Consumer Direction

TennCare CHOICES is Tennessee's 1115 waiver providing home and community-based services to elderly and disabled Medicaid enrollees. The consumer direction option allows participants to hire and manage their own personal care attendants, including family members. The program is integrated into TennCare managed care and has no formal waitlist, though enrollment may be limited.

Consumer-directed personal care services through the TennCare CHOICES 1115 waiver. Participants hire and manage their own attendants for help with activities of daily living. Family members can be hired but spouses are excluded. Hourly pay rates range from $12-$15/hr. No formal waitlist but enrollment may be capacity-limited.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
  • Must be a resident of TN
  • Must be Medicaid-eligible

Services

Consumer-directed personal care services through the TennCare CHOICES 1115 waiver. Participants hire and manage their own attendants for help with activities of daily living. Family members can be hired but spouses are excluded. Hourly pay rates range from $12-$15/hr. No formal waitlist but enrollment may be capacity-limited.

How to apply

Visit the official program page for application details.