TEIS Eligibility Information
A child is eligible for TEIS services based on information from the child’s doctor, as well as the results of a developmental evaluation. In Tennessee, a child with a diagnosis from the list below, who meets the prematurity guidelines outlined below, or children who meet the evaluation criteria may be eligible.
A child’s evaluation must show a 25% delay in two developmental areas or a 40% delay in one area.
Click on the following links to read more about our premature infant criteria and our diagnosis list.
Refer a child to TEIS
You may make a referral to TEIS by completing our online referral form or by calling (800) 852-7157. The referral form can also be found in the MyTN app, available on your app store.
Please be prepared to provide the child’s name, date of birth, county of residence, parent information (if someone other than the parent calls), and reason for referral.