The TennCare Waiver and African Americans: The Truth Behind the Rhetoric


 

Publication Date: May 2005

Publisher: Families USA

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Research Area: Health

Type: Brief

Abstract:

TennCare waiver on African Americans. TennCare is a crucial source of health care for all Tennesseans, and it provides coverage for two in every five African Americans in the state. The new waiver, released on August 19th, represents a radical departure from the existing program that will gravely threaten access to quality, affordable health care for African Americans in Tennessee. This two-page fact sheet explores these issues.