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Families and Children Manual Policy Manual Number: 010.015 Section: Financial Eligibility Chapter: Eligibility Determination Group for MAGI

May 1, 2026 Division of TennCare 11 h. Carol’s Family Carol (34), her son Jake (8) and her daughter Alice (3) are in the household. Alice receives SSI benefits. Carol’s income is low enough such that she does not file taxes. i. Carol’s EDG Does Carol expect to file taxes? No Does Carol expect to be claimed as a tax dependent? No Carol’s EDG: Carol, Jake and Alice (EDG= 3) ii. Jake’s EDG Does Jake expect to file taxes? No Does Jake expect to be claimed as a tax dependent? No Jake’s EDG: Carol, Jake and Alice (EDG= 3) iii. Alice’s EDG Alice receives SSI so she would not receive benefits in a MAGI category. This is for illustrative purposes only. Does Alice expect to file taxes? No Does Alice expect to be claimed as a tax dependent? No Alice’s EDG: Carol, Jake and Alice (EDG= 3)