Mississippi could suffer the most if health insurance subsidies lapse
1 month ago

Mississippi could suffer the most if health insurance subsidies lapse

Associated Press  

A new report warns Mississippi could see the steepest drop off in health insurance coverage if Congress doesn’t vote to extend temporary health coverage subsidies at the end of next year. Over 100,000 Mississippians would lose health insurance – a 43% increase in the state’s already-high uninsured rate – the policy think tank The Urban Institute predicted last month. “Our analysis shows that their expiration could mean some communities may experience greater coverage losses, making healthcare unaffordable and inaccessible.” The increased subsidies allow Americans to buy health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace at lower costs with enhanced premium tax credits. Health care coverage through the Marketplace in Mississippi has nearly doubled since the benefits were passed, representing the second highest percent increase in the nation behind Texas.

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Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states

NPR  

Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states Enlarge this image toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP Rogelio V. Solis/AP For Dr. Roderick Givens, Medicaid expansion isn't just a policy issue. Givens, also the board chair of the Mississippi State Medical Association, which supports Medicaid expansion, said it's long overdue in Mississippi, especially since the federal government …

Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
8 months, 1 week ago

Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says

Associated Press  

— A Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by leaders in the Republican-led Mississippi Legislature could struggle for bipartisan support because it includes a work requirement that is unlikely to receive federal approval, the state House Democratic leader said Tuesday. Approving the plan could create false hope among people who want Medicaid coverage but might not receive it, Rep. Robert Johnson told …

Mississippi lawmakers haggle over possible Medicaid expansion as their legislative session nears end
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mississippi lawmakers haggle over possible Medicaid expansion as their legislative session nears end

Associated Press  

— Top Mississippi lawmakers started negotiating Tuesday on what could become a landmark plan to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of people in one of the poorest states in the U.S. The House voted by a wide bipartisan margin in late February to expand Medicaid coverage to about 200,000 people who earn up to 138% of the federal …

Advocates push for full Medicaid expansion as Mississippi legislators enter negotiations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Advocates push for full Medicaid expansion as Mississippi legislators enter negotiations

Associated Press  

— A coalition of advocates rallied for full Medicaid expansion Tuesday at the Mississippi Capitol as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a final plan that could extend health care coverage to tens of thousands of residents in one of the poorest states in the U.S. Members of Working Together Mississippi — a coalition of religious and nonprofit groups — said lawmakers …

Mississippi has the nation’s worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babies
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mississippi has the nation’s worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babies

Associated Press  

— A new Mississippi law will allow earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women in an effort to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in a poor state with the worst rate of infant mortality in the U.S. Presumptive Medicaid eligibility during pregnancy would be based on questions about income, asked by health care providers such county health department workers. …

Medicaid expansion proposal advances through Republican-led Mississippi House, will go to Senate
10 months, 1 week ago

Medicaid expansion proposal advances through Republican-led Mississippi House, will go to Senate

Associated Press  

— Mississippi’s Republican-led House passed a bill Wednesday that would expand Medicaid benefits to hundreds of thousands more residents in one of the poorest states in the U.S. — a landmark shift after state leaders refused to consider the policy for years. The bill’s Republican sponsor, Rep. Missy McGee, said lawmakers had a “moral imperative” to put ideology aside to …

Mississippi’s Republican-led House will consider Medicaid expansion for the first time
10 months, 1 week ago

Mississippi’s Republican-led House will consider Medicaid expansion for the first time

Associated Press  

— Mississippi is one step closer to what would be a landmark shift in health care policy, with the Republican-led House preparing to debate expansion of Medicaid benefits to hundreds of thousands more residents in one of the poorest states in the U.S. Opponents of Medicaid expansion say the program would foster government dependency, increase wait times for health services …

Mississippi eyes quicker Medicaid coverage in pregnancy to try to reduce deaths of moms and babies
11 months, 1 week ago

Mississippi eyes quicker Medicaid coverage in pregnancy to try to reduce deaths of moms and babies

Associated Press  

— Mississippi could allow Medicaid coverage earlier in pregnancy in an effort to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies in a poor state with the nation’s worst rate of infant mortality. Presumptive Medicaid eligibility during pregnancy would be based on questions about income, asked by health care providers such as employees of county health departments. If a woman’s Medicaid …

Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion
1 year, 3 months ago

Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion

Associated Press  

— Mississippi Republican Gov. Reeves has said for years that he opposes Medicaid expansion because he does not want to add more people to a government program that he derides as “welfare.” “The expansion of Obamacare, while certainly adds a significant number of people to the welfare rolls, does not have the kind of financial impact that some of you …

Mississippi governor OKs longer postpartum Medicaid coverage
1 year, 9 months ago

Mississippi governor OKs longer postpartum Medicaid coverage

Associated Press  

— Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation Thursday to solidify a full year of Medicaid coverage for women after they give birth, saying it’s part of a “new pro-life agenda” to help mothers now that abortion access is restricted. Mississippi usually allows two months of postpartum Medicaid coverage. The state has allowed a full year of the coverage since …

Mississippi backs 1 year of postpartum Medicaid for new moms
1 year, 10 months ago

Mississippi backs 1 year of postpartum Medicaid for new moms

Associated Press  

— Low-income new mothers in Mississippi will be eligible for a full year of Medicaid health coverage under a bill passed Tuesday by the state Legislature. The bipartisan move is the culmination of a two-year effort to convince a majority of the Republican-controlled House to provide longer postpartum coverage in one of the poorest states in the U.S. Republican proponents …

Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension
1 year, 11 months ago

Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension

Associated Press  

— Mississippi state senators passed a bill Tuesday that would let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, up from the current two months. Supporters of the policy, including the state health officer, have said it would help improve health outcomes in Mississippi, where deaths from pregnancy complications have become more prevalent. A report released by the …

Mississippi weighs easing restrictions on public hospitals
1 year, 11 months ago

Mississippi weighs easing restrictions on public hospitals

Associated Press  

— The Mississippi Senate voted Friday to ease some restrictions on community-owned hospitals by letting them consolidate or collaborate with health care facilities outside their current service areas. Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane, of Sumrall, said the bill is an effort to maintain access to health care in a state where several hospitals face financial difficulties because they serve large numbers …

Mississippi Senate leaders unveil health care proposals
1 year, 11 months ago

Mississippi Senate leaders unveil health care proposals

Associated Press  

— Mississippi senators are proposing an $80 million grant program for financially struggling hospitals and other programs to help the state attract and retain nurses and physicians, Lt. Gov. Hosemann unveiled four proposals during a news conference, including Senate Bill 2372, which would create the hospital grant program. The bill also proposes $5 million to let more hospitals have residency …

Millions to lose Medicaid coverage under Congress’ plan
2 years ago

Millions to lose Medicaid coverage under Congress’ plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Millions of people who enrolled in Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic could start to lose their coverage on April 1 if Congress passes the $1.7 trillion spending package leaders unveiled Tuesday. “This is a positive for states in terms of planning, however, this will come at the cost of some individuals losing their health care,” said Massey Whorley, …

12 Holdout States Haven't Expanded Medicaid, Leaving 2 Million People In Limbo
3 years, 6 months ago

12 Holdout States Haven't Expanded Medicaid, Leaving 2 Million People In Limbo

NPR  

12 Holdout States Haven't Expanded Medicaid, Leaving 2 Million People In Limbo Enlarge this image toggle caption John Hanna/AP John Hanna/AP There are more than 2 million people across the United States who have no option when it comes to health insurance. This idea was included in Biden's 2022 budget, which says, in part: "In States that have not expanded …

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