Mississippi Medicaid

Mississippi Medicaid is a health care program that helps pay for medical services for eligible, low-income residents, including children, pregnant women, the aged, and the disabled.

Coverage includes doctor visits, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescription drugs, lab and X-ray services, family planning, eyeglasses, and long-term care.

Mississippi remains one of the few states that has not fully expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to non-disabled adults.

FAQ

What is the income limit for Mississippi Medicaid?

Mississippi has one of the strictest Medicaid requirements in the country, and will only cover parents earning up to about 21% of the federal poverty level, or about $478 per month for a family of three.

Children ages 1—5 are covered up to 143% of the poverty level. Childless, non-disabled adults are not eligible, regardless of how low their income is.

How do I apply for Mississippi Medicaid?

Applications for Medicaid are accepted online through ACCESS MS  and are assessed for potential eligibility. If not eligible for Medicaid, applications are automatically referred to the Marketplace.

Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Office of Eligibility
(800) 421-2408