Experts dispel fears that Medicaid expansion is too costly for Mississippi

Mississippi Today— National studies and experts in Medicaid expansion states refute concerns voiced in Mississippi’s legislative conference committee that costs to the state would exceed projections.

Mississippi Today—Work requirement will likely delay or invalidate Medicaid expansion in Mississippi. The final version of Medicaid expansion in the Legislature could leave tens of thousands of uninsured, working Mississippians waiting indefinitely for Medicaid coverage.

KEYT—Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement. Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement

KTVZ—Mississippi lawmakers expected to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work requirement. By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a proposal that would expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more people, but it includes a work requirement that might not win federal approval. House and Senate negotiators submitted a plan moments before a Monday