Mississippi Medicaid
Mississippi
What is Mississippi Medicaid?
Mississippi Medicaid is a health care program that 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 take Medicaid.
Administration
Mississippi Medicaid is administered by Mississippi.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
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, or
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
- Be 65 years of age or older.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $20,030 |
| 2 | $27,186 |
| 3 | $34,341 |
| 4 | $41,496 |
| 5 | $48,652 |
| 6 | $55,807 |
| 7 | $62,963 |
| 8 | $70,118 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Mississippi Medicaid?
Applications for Medicaid for individuals who are aged or disabled may be filed at the Medicaid Regional Office that serves the county where the individual lives or the county where the individual resides in a nursing facility.
Contact Info
1-800-421-2408