As Mississippi session passes halfway point, Medicaid expansion looks unlikely. See why
As the 90-day session comes closer to an end, the idea of Medicaid expansion isn't looking very promising this year in Mississippi.
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As Congress moves toward potential Medicaid cuts, expansion grows more unlikely in Mississippi
Hundreds of thousands of poor, disabled or pregnant Mississippians could lose health care coverage if Congress slashes funding for Medicaid.
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Mississippi representatives weigh in on federal budget bill
After two rounds of votes, the bill passed with a vote of 217 to 215. The bill proposes $2 trillion in cuts from the budget which could take funding from social programs like Medicaid. With one in four Mississippians heavily relying on Medicaid,
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Mac Gordon: Medicaid expansion remains a long shot
Mississippi— has traditionally been the recipient of more federal dollars per capita than any other. We’ve lived off the federal spending spigot for most of our lives.
MS finds federal money it won't take after taking more federal money per capita than other states
Gov. Tate Reeves is having none of it, however, balking at the feds’ benevolence with hardline recalcitrance toward expanding the Medicaid.
As Mississippi session passes halfway point, Medicaid expansion looks unlikely. See why
As the 90-day session comes closer to an end, the idea of Medicaid expansion isn't looking very promising this year in Mississippi.
Mississippi gets more federal funds than it pays in taxes. Here's what that money gets you
Ever wonder how much Mississippi sends to the federal government in taxes vs. how much residents get back? Here's what we know.
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As Congress moves toward potential Medicaid cuts, expansion grows more unlikely in Mississippi
The talk of such dramatic changes to the federal-state program has Mississippi lawmakers concerned – and hesitant to push expansion this year.
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More Medicaid worries
Social Security and Medicare have historically been considered untouchable because the main beneficiaries of those two programs — people in their 60s and above — are growing in number, and they turn out on Election Day.
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Prenatal care for poor women may be a casualty of political infighting
A lawmaker playing hardball may cost poor pregnant women a policy that would help them receive timely prenatal care.
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Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What is Medicaid, and how is it different from Medicare?
In Mississippi, for instance, the federal government picks up 77% of the cost of Medicaid. States also receive a 90% match from the federal government for enrollees eligible for Medicaid under the ...
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Mississippi representatives weigh in on federal budget bill
After two rounds of votes, the bill passed with a vote of 217 to 215. The bill proposes $2 trillion in cuts from the budget which could take funding from social programs like Medicaid. With one in four Mississippians heavily relying on Medicaid, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson shares his concerns with the bill.