Mississippi

A critical bill to expand Medicaid is continuing to advance thanks to the hard work of advocates like you. But our fight isn't over. Lawmakers are still debating issues that could impact Medicaid, and we must keep up the pressure to remind them of the many benefits. Take 1...

Mississippi lawmakers need to hear from you . Complete our simple web form to send a message to your state lawmakers urging them to take steps to expand Medicaid in Mississippi as soon as possible.

Join us for the 2025 ACS CAN Mississippi Patient Advocacy Day on January 30, 2025 at the Mississippi State House! Mississippi is now one of the few states still holding out on expanding Medicaid. Without expansion, many people in our state are left without critical care, particularly as rural...

Far too many Mississippians are living without health insurance simply because they live in a state that has refused to expand Medicaid. These folks are in the "Medicaid Gap", living sicker and dying younger than those with health insurance.

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Medicaid is a vital health insurance plan that helps Mississippians stay healthy, go to work and care for their families. Go to https://www.fightcancer.org/medicaid-covers-us-mississippi to read and watch the stories from Mississippians across the state who are able to use Medicaid to access the health coverage they need, as...