The Impact of TennCare: A Survey of Recipients, 2013

Author: William Hamblen, William F. Fox, LeAnn Luna

Publication Date: September 1, 2013

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the University of Tennessee, under contract with the Department of Finance and Administration of the State of Tennessee, conducted a survey of Tennessee residents to ascertain their insurance status and use of medical facilities. A target sample size of 5,000 allowed for obtaining accurate estimates for subpopulations. CBER prepared the survey instrument in cooperation with personnel from the Bureau of TennCare.