Tim Floyd has never been one to sit still. After being forced to leave community college to move home to Guntown to help his mom pay the bills, he landed […]
Opinion: Medicaid expansion would bring jobs too
The Mississippi state legislature quickly rubber-stamped a $247 million incentive package that Gov. Tate Reeves put together to land a major aluminum plant in Mississippi’s Golden Triangle area. The deal […]
Here’s what experts say about expanding Medicaid in Mississippi
Perhaps no other federal-state policy has been studied and debated more than Medicaid expansion per the federal Affordable Care Act, including its potential impact on Mississippi — one of just […]
Medicaid expansion would bring jobs, too
t’s a good bet that come Wednesday, the Legislature will quickly rubber-stamp the incentive package that Gov. Tate Reeves has put together to land a major new plant (or dramatically […]
State’s health care woes ignored by some, but not all at annual Hobnob
“Only positive Mississippi spoken here,” a phrase coined by former Gov. Kirk Fordice, was the theme for the most part of the politicians at the annual Hobnob event sponsored by […]
When Adults Sign Up for Medicaid, Kids Can Benefit
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some adults who sign up for Medicaid also bring their unenrolled but eligible kids into the system, a new study reports. For every […]
Plan to help poor Mississippians with health insurance stripped from latest federal bill
In Mississippi, studies have estimated that between 200,000 and 300,000 primarily working Mississippians could qualify for coverage if the state would expand Medicaid. If Mississippi were to expand Medicaid under […]
Medicaid expansion discussion return as Mississippi hospitals face financial struggles
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – More Mississippi organizations have come out in favor of Medicaid expansion in recent months. But state leaders haven’t shown any interest in changing course. Still, it’s part […]
Incoming state health officer: Postpartum Medicaid extension is ‘easiest thing to do’
JACKSON • The doctor who will soon lead the Mississippi State Department of Health is openly supporting giving poor mothers in the state access to more Medicaid coverage after they give […]
Falling through the gap: Moms, advocates discuss need for postpartum Medicaid extension
At first, Alexandria Garner was just tired. The Shannon native, 27, had given birth to her second daughter, Charleigh. For the first three months afterward, Garner was mostly sleep deprived […]
Letter to the editor: Medicaid Expansion is Crucial for Mississippians
Dear Editor, As a 5-diagnoses cancer survivor, and as a long-time advocate for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, I am well aware of the financial burden of those […]
As Gulf South lawmakers fight over Medicaid, new moms weigh in: ‘Safety nets do save lives’
Unlike 39 other states, Mississippi and Alabama have not opted to expand Medicaid to more people. Pregnant women, however, have always been eligible to get Medicaid, even in non-expansion states. Recently, […]
Delta Council Urges Medicaid Expansion
The Delta Council Health & Education Committee has unanimously approved a resolution supporting Medicaid expansion. Wade Litton of Greenwood led a special subcommittee reviewing the issue and brought it before […]
Medicaid expansion would boost economy significantly more than Gunn income tax cut, studies show
Expanding Medicaid would provide a significantly bigger boost to the Mississippi economy than the far-reaching tax cut proposed by House Speaker Philip Gunn, according to studies from the non-partisan state […]
Doctors, healthcare advocates kick off statewide campaign to put Medicaid expansion on ballot in Mississippi
Today, a growing coalition of Mississippi doctors, nurses, patients, small business owners, non-profit organizations, health advocates, and hospitals launched a statewide campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot. After […]
Doctors, healthcare advocates kick off statewide campaign to put Medicaid expansion on ballot in Mississippi
Today, a growing coalition of Mississippi doctors, nurses, patients, small business owners, non-profit organizations, health advocates, and hospitals launched a statewide campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot. After […]
Doctors, healthcare advocates kick off statewide campaign to put Medicaid expansion on ballot in Mississippi
Today, a growing coalition of Mississippi doctors, nurses, patients, small business owners, non-profit organizations, health advocates, and hospitals launched a statewide campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot. After […]