Mississippi Medicaid is a health care program that helps low-income people pay for medical services. For those eligible for full Medicaid services, Medicaid is paid to doctors, hospitals, and pharmacists.
| Program Name | Mississippi Medicaid |
| Expanded Medicaid | No |
| Website | https://medicaid.ms.gov/ |
| Phone | 800-421-2408 |
| Apply Online | How to Apply |
| Appeal a Denial | Eligibility Hearings |
| Find a Local Office | https://medicaid.ms.gov/about/office-locations/ |
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for Mississippi Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Mississippi, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income.
You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger
- Blind
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability
- Be 65 years of age or older
Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
| 1 | $17,131 |
| 2 | $23,169 |
| 3 | $29,207 |
| 4 | $35,245 |
| 5 | $41,284 |
| 6 | $47,322 |
| 7 | $53,360 |
| 8 | $59,398 |
*For households with more than eight people, add $6,038 per additional person.
Available Services Include:
| Office visits | Dental |
| Family planning services | Durable medical equipment |
| Inpatient hospital care | Hospital care |
| Outpatient hospital care | Mental health |
| Prescription drugs | Professional medical services |
| Eyeglasses | Emergency room |
| Long term care services | Transportation |
| Inpatient psychiatric care | Wellness |
Copayments
If you qualify for Mississippi Medicaid health benefits, some medical services may require a copay (small fee).
The following copays are paid to the provider at the time of service:
| Ambulance | $3 |
| Dental | $3 |
| Durable medical equipment and supplies | $3 |
| Eyeglasses | $3 |
| Federally qualified health center | $3 |
| Home health | $3 |
| Hospital inpatient | $10 |
| Hospital outpatient | $3 |
| Physician | $3 |
| Prescription drugs (generic) | $3 |
| Prescription drugs (brand name) | $3 |
| Rural health clinic | $3 |
Copays are not required for the following groups and services:
- Children under the age of 18
- Pregnant women
- Individuals in nursing homes or facilities
- Copays are not required for these services:
- Family planning
- Emergency services in an emergency room
- Annual physical exam
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