TennCare renewal packets are hitting mailboxes for the first time in nearly three years. The state insurance provider kicked off its 12-month unwinding process on April 1. 

Up first are people who were slated for renewal in April 2020, and members have 40 days to respond. If TennCare requests additional documentation, the person will have 20 days to complete that request. Since January 2020, under the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, those on TennCare have not been required to renew their coverage. The first termination letters for those who did not respond at all to TennCare’s correspondence will be mailed May 22 with coverage to cease June 12.