Social Security
Full retirement age is currently at age 66 years and 10 months (2021).
NEWS & EVENTS
Action GuideDirectory
Medicare
Medicare covers most medical expenses for Americans over the age of 65.
Action GuideDirectory
Medicaid/TennCare
Administered by the state, Medicaid provides medical services to eligible individuals.
Action GuideDirectory
TennCare CHOICES for Long-Term Care
Medicaid pays for nursing home care when a person meets financial and medical criteria.
PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Employment and Training
Information and Benefits
Supportive Services
- Daily Living Center
- Elder Abuse, Exploitation, and Neglect
- Grandparents As Parents Program
- Knox PAWS and Feed-A-Pet
- PANE: Preventing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Project LIVE
- Rise Above Crime
- Senior Care Calls
- Tech Smart Knox Seniors
- Volunteer Assisted Transportation