TENNCARE ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS?
Do you know someone who may be affected by the changes in TennCare? Have questions about whom the TennCare changes affect? Call SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 or visit the SHIP website.

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

This committee meets monthly, together with the Middle Tennessee Alzheimer’s Association, to discuss and advocate for issues affecting seniors and their families. James Powers, M.D. has chaired this committee for over a decade. Dr. Powers is a well-known authority on senior health issues and on TennCare. The committee includes seniors, community volunteers and representatives from AARP and Senior Citizens, Inc.’s Public Policy Committee.

Some issues frequently discussed are federal Medicare legislation, state home and community-based care, tax reform, TennCare, and nursing home issues. The committee has had letter writing campaigns on a national, state and local level.

If you would like to join this committee, call the COA office at (615) 353-4235 to learn the next meeting date. The committee generally meets on a Thursday from Noon to 1:00pm.

Tennessee State Legislators

We urge advocates to let their state legislator know their feelings on issues affecting seniors. Click here to connect to the Tennessee State website for a list of State Legislators and their contact information.