States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already ...

Most in Mississippi, 57.1% are enrolled in traditional Medicare, and about 43% are in Medicare Advantage. Approximately 503,000 get Part D coverage, which limits prescription drug costs to $2,000 ...

An inside look at how already struggling communities in Mississippi and Louisiana could be affected by the Medicaid cuts in the new federal tax and spending bill.

All Mississippi residents with Medicare have access to a Medicare Advantage plan, including plans with $0 premiums. There are 10 Medigap plans offered in Mississippi for 2025.

Health care advocates in Jackson, Mississippi and Anchorage, Alaska express concern that Medicaid funding changes in ...

They can also get Medicare counseling through the Mississippi Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services at 888-240-7539. Individuals can also contact Medicare directly ...

A June 2025 survey by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) found that 27% of nursing home providers said they would ...

Rep. Missy McGee, R-Hattiesburg, speaks during the Medicaid expansion conference committee meeting at the Mississippi State Capitol in downtown Jackson, April 23.

Last year Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves proposed a plan to use federal funding to increase Medicaid reimbursements to help hospitals, a nice move but such efforts aren’t tantamount to ...

That includes Mississippi, where nearly 700,000 residents are enrolled in Medicaid. Amna Nawaz discussed the Trump agenda and its impact on Mississippi with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves. Full Episode ...