TennCare launches diaper benefit this week. How can families get free diapers? [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We understand that money is tight, so we are staying on top of the upcoming launch of Tennessee’s free diaper benefit.

Starting Wednesday, August 7, TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program, will cover 100 diapers a month for newborns, infants, and one-year-olds covered by the program.

Diapers are essential, but, on average, disposable diapers for one child set families back $80 a month.

“Our mission statement has always been to improve and increase access to care, services, and health education,” said Dr. Shawn Pruitt, owner of Pruitt’s Discount Pharmacy. “So, it is a natural fit if the state is providing something then we need to be a major access point for that service.”

Early in the week, diapers will be arriving at participating pharmacies across Tennessee, including Pruitt’s on Dickerson Pike.

Here’s how we’re told it’s going to work. The diapers will be behind pharmacy counters where medicine is stored. Parents …