Kathleen O'Beirne hand-delivered an idea for a Medicaid expansion compromise to Sen. Kevin Blackwell as Republican leaders work to negotiate a final deal.
Rev. Reginald Buckley joined hundreds of doctors, clergy, and Mississippians from over 35 communities at the Capitol in Jackson for a "Full Expansion Day" rally, urging legislators to expand Medicaid coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
'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
Editorial: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann's dug-in position on Medicaid expansion threatens to kill one of the most transformative policy proposals in state history.
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.
The curtain was pulled back last week for the first time in years on the Mississippi Legislature’s often mysterious conferencing process.
Medicaid Chairman Kevin Blackwell says Senate is 'working on a compromise' on expansion.
The final version of Medicaid expansion in the Legislature could leave tens of thousands of uninsured, working Mississippians waiting indefinitely for Medicaid coverage.
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
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
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