CLARKSVILLE, TN – Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart of Clarksville is encouraging eligible parents in Montgomery County to take advantage of the new diaper subsidy for children under two years old enrolled in TennCare, the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program.

TennCare and CoverKids members can now receive up to 100 free diapers per eligible child each month at participating Tennessee pharmacies.

“This new TennCare benefit will provide relief to Tennesseans in need and help keep babies healthy across the state. I was proud to support this initiative and look forward to continuing to advocate for the children and parents of Montgomery County,” Burkhart said.

Tennessee became the first state to offer free diapers to Medicaid members for children under 2 on August 7. The new TennCare benefit was approved by the General Assembly last year as part of Governor Bill Lee’s Strong Families Initiative.

Parents can obtain disposable diapers, including training diapers, at the counters of participating pharmacies throughout Tennessee by showing their child’s OptumRX card. In Montgomery County, the diapers are available at Sango Pharmacy, 2622A Madison St. Call 931-919-2491.

Diapers can cost an average of nearly $1,000 per year, and in 2023, 47% of families reported not being able to afford enough diapers for the required number of changes, according to the National Diaper Bank Network. Without proper diaper changes, babies can develop painful rashes and urinary tract infections.

For more information, visit the TennCare Diaper Benefit website.