🥫 SNAP / Food Stamps in Tennessee
SNAP provides monthly EBT food benefits to eligible low-income households in Tennessee. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and assets.
$3,575/mo
130% FPL — family of 4
$975/mo
2026 allotment
$292/mo
2026 allotment
🩺 Medicaid in Tennessee
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid. Non-disabled adults without dependents generally do not qualify regardless of income. See ACA marketplace options below.
250%+ FPL
varies by age
TennCare
🏥 ACA Health Insurance in Tennessee
If you don't qualify for Medicaid in Tennessee, you may be eligible for subsidized health insurance through the ACA marketplace. 2026 subsidies are available for households earning between 100%–400% FPL.
Because Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid, there is a coverage gap for adults earning below 100% FPL who don't qualify for Medicaid. If this applies to you, explore community health centers that offer sliding-fee-scale services.
📊 Federal Poverty Level in Tennessee
The 2026 federal poverty level for Tennessee is used to determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, ACA subsidies, and dozens of other programs.
| Household size | 100% FPL/yr | 100% FPL/mo | 130% FPL/mo SNAP limit |
138% FPL/mo Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $1,330/mo | $1,729/mo | $1,835/mo |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $1,803/mo | $2,344/mo | $2,489/mo |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $2,277/mo | $2,960/mo | $3,142/mo |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $2,750/mo | $3,575/mo | $3,795/mo |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $3,223/mo | $4,190/mo | $4,448/mo |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $3,697/mo | $4,806/mo | $5,101/mo |
🫶 Other Assistance Resources in Tennessee
211.org — Find local assistance in Tennessee →
Benefits.gov — Find all federal programs you may qualify for →
Lifeline Program — Discounted phone & internet →
WIC — Nutrition support for women & children under 5 →
LIHEAP — Home Energy Assistance guide & eligibility →
Childcare Assistance — CCDF →
Lower your prescription medication costs →
All assistance programs & resources →