Mississippi Health Insurance

is a national health care program. It helps pay for medical services for low-income people. For those eligible for full Medicaid services, Medicaid is paid to providers of health care. Providers are doctors, hospitals and pharmacists who accept Medicaid.

The mission of the Division of Medicaid is to ensure access to health services for the Medicaid eligible population in the most cost efficient and comprehensive manner possible and to continually pursue strategies for optimizing the accessibility and quality of health care.

To qualify for Medicaid in Mississippi:

• you must be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
• An applicant must be a resident of Mississippi.
• You must meet requirements for age and/or disability, income, resources and other Mississippi Medicaid eligibility requirements
• Make application for Mississippi Medicaid at the Medicaid Regional Office that serves your area
• Provide requested verification to the Medicaid Specialist who handles your application within the allowed time limits

The Division of Medicaid (DOM) holds fair hearings for Medicaid eligibility decisions handled by Medicaid Regional Offices. You may call DOM at 1-800-421-2408 or local at 601-359-6050 or 601-359-6133 for the office nearest you.