Federal leaders approve new TennCare benefit giving parents and caregivers up to 100 diapers per month, per child [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal leaders approved a change to the Tennessee Medicaid Waiver that lets the state give out 100 diapers a month for parents and caregivers of young children among other changes, the Division of TennCare said on Tuesday.

In 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly approved an initiative from Governor Bill Lee to create a grant program providing access to maternal healthcare and resources for families — the Strong Families Grant Program. The Division of TennCare said part of that initiative was to provide diapers to families across the state.

With the amendment to TennCare approved, the state can provide up to 100 diapers per month, per child, for children under 2 years old who are enrolled in TennCare or CoverKids. Families can get the diapers starting Aug. 1.

The program already provides diapers …