Tennesseans struggling with medical bills may have an opportunity for help next week.
State officials announced Friday that the Tenncare Standard Spend Down program will offer another round of open enrollment.
It gives a limited number of qualified people access to Tenncare coverage.
Low-income people or those with high unpaid medical bills who are aged, blind or disabled, or the caretaker of a Medicaid eligible child meet the qualifications.
The only way to request an application is by calling the program's toll-free number next Tuesday. That number is 1-866-358-3230 and will be open between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. eastern.
Operators will close the phone line once 2,500 applicants call in.