Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Tennessee. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Income and Social Security
Tennessee SSI supplement
Tennessee does not add its own monthly payment to SSI. If you get SSI in Tennessee, your monthly check comes only from Social Security, at the federal rate.
You still apply for SSI through Social Security.
What you may get
| Monthly supplement, one person living on their own (2026) | None |
|---|---|
| Monthly supplement, couple living on their own (2026) | None |
Free help
Free help with this in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Tennessee
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, SI 01415.010 Administration of State Supplementary Programs (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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