Tennessee, Delaware first states to provide free diapers for some families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – Tennessee is set to become the first U.S. state to provide free diapers to families enrolled in its Medicaid program, while Delaware will extend a pilot program offering a similar service to some postpartum parents.

According to the National Diaper Bank Network, 92% of families receiving diapers in Tennessee are working and still are unable to afford diapers. TennCare – Tennessee's Medicaid program – said effective in August, it will become the first Medicaid...