JACKSON, Miss. – Nearly 100 health advocates representing multiple patient groups will come together on Thursday, January 30 in Jackson to urge lawmakers to expand Medicaid in the Magnolia State in 2025. The advocates include representatives from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Lung Association and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). All groups will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. and have spokespeople available before and after, including patients with experience living in the coverage gap.
WHO: Advocates from ACS CAN, AHA, LLS and the American Lung Assn.
WHAT: Patient Advocacy Day at the Capitol
WHERE: Capitol Rotunda 2nd floor
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 10:30 a.m.