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Aged, Blind and Disabled Manual Section: Financial Eligibility Requirements Policy Manual Number: 110.055 Chapter: ABD Trusts

May 1, 2026 Division of TennCare 10 b. The trustee is prohibited from disbursing funds from the trust for the individual’s support and maintenance due to the terms of the trust; and c. Application of the trust provisions would deprive the individual of essential medical care such that his health or life would be endangered, or would deprive the individual of food, clothing, shelter, or other necessities of life. Note: If the trust is revocable, the requirements for undue hardship are not met, because the individual can access the trust funds for his support and maintenance.

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Page 10

Official source

Aged, Blind and Disabled Manual Section: Financial Eligibility Requirements Policy Manual Number: 110.055 Chapter: ABD Trusts

May 1, 2026 Division of TennCare 10 b. The trustee is prohibited from disbursing funds from the trust for the individual’s support and maintenance due to the terms of the trust; and c. Application of the trust provisions would deprive the individual of essential medical care such that his health or life would be endangered, or would deprive the individual of food, clothing, shelter, or other necessities of life. Note: If the trust is revocable, the requirements for undue hardship are not met, because the individual can access the trust funds for his support and maintenance.