counseling assistance and screening for Medicaid waivers. All of this is available — regardless of an individual's financial ability — at a person's local MAC center, over the telephone, in a person's home, or at another convenient location upon request. There is no charge for this service...
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Republican leaders of the Mississippi House killed a bill Wednesday that would have let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth, up from the current two months.
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven introduces a bill making technical amendments to reimbursements and administration to the state Medicaid program at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press JACKS...
Through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services announced $36.9 million in funding opportunities for behavioral health services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is also allowing states to expand the numb...
Hospital officials said the current financial trajectory is untenable. Studley said he asked the local officials to use state and federal political connections to secure help for the hospital, whether through Medicaid expansion or additional grants. ...
“Foster care funding did get increased by $34 million to avoid a federal take over. Unfortunately, funding for Medicaid was decreased slightly despite a projected increase in costs,” said Donovan. Another presentation at Catholic Day explained how regressive taxation disproportionately impacts the ...
“Most insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover PrEP;” and “Half of Black, gay men in Jackson, MS could get HIV if they don't protect themselves.” The items were designed to assess a range of information about PrEP, including its efficacy, how to obtain it, and the need for ...