What is the process for the 7th & 9th graders?
1. Go to your doctor. 2. If you have insurance (private or commercial insurance, TennCare, or CoverKids), then you should have an assigned doctor. If you do not do know who this doctor is, then you need to call your insurance company. 3. If you do not have insurance, then you should see if you are eligible for TennCare or CoverKids. Information about these programs is available at: http://www.tennessee.gov/tenncare or 1.866.311.4287 and http://www.covertn.gov/web/cover_kids.html or 1.866.CoverTN (268.3786). 4. If you do not have insurance and you do not qualify for TennCare or CoverKids, then you can check with your local health department. Many local health departments offer these services on a sliding fee scale basis. 12. What if I have a student who doesn’t have health insurance? What about families who can’t afford these exams? Many children in Tennessee are eligible for TennCare (http://www.state.tn.us/tenncare) or 1.866.311.4287 or Cover Kids (http://www.covertn.gov/web/cover_kid
