Senate negotiators a no-show for second meeting with House on Medicaid expansion


by Mississippi Today

Mississippi Today— Medicaid Chairman Kevin Blackwell says Senate is 'working on a compromise' on expansion.

Mississippi Today—House, Senate close in on Medicaid expansion agreement. 'We are hopeful a compromise is on the horizon. When people are healthy, they are working, raising their families, and contributing to their communities.' -- Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann

Mississippi Today—Medicaid expansion negotiators still far apart after first public meeting. House negotiators on Medicaid expansion offered a major compromise Tuesday and said they were willing to go further. Senate negotiators, however, did not reciprocate and said they didn't see much room for compromise at all.

Mississippi Today—Back-and-forth: House, Senate swap Medicaid expansion proposals, counter offers. Here’s a breakdown of the various Medicaid expansion proposals as lawmakers try to provide health coverage to poor working Mississippians.