Medicaid Mississippi HQ
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
550 High Street, Suite 1000
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Medicaid Mississippi Customer Service
Phone: 800-421-2408
Phone: 601-359-6050
Phone:ย 1-866-331-6004 (transportation)
Email:ย application@medicaid.ms.gov (application queries)
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About Medicaid Mississippi
Medicaid is a popular federal healthcare program in the US. It was made a law in Mississippi in the year 1969. Managed by the The Mississippi Division of Medicaid, the program provides access to quality health care coverage to low income families. Funded by both state and federal, the program is administered through over 30 regional offices that scrutinize and approve those eligible for health coverage. They include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged and disabled.
Those who receive Mississippi Medicaid enjoy benefits such as office visits, family planning services, inpatient hospital care, outpatient hospital care, prescription drugs, eyeglasses, inpatient psychiatric care and long term care services. Additional covered services include dental, hospital care, mental health, professional medical services (laboratory, physical therapy, speech therapy..) and transportation.
Those applying for Medicaid must be a US citizen and a resident of Mississippi. You also must meet requirement for age, income and other eligibility benchmarks. Application for Medicaid can be submittedย online or sent as an email attachment. Browse the website to download a pdf of the Mississippi Medicaid Application Form. If you are not sure about the details in the application, visit the nearest regional office to have an expert assist you with it.
Medicaid regional offices are found in Brandon, Brookhaven, Canton, Cleveland, Columbia, Greenville, Grenada, Jackson, Koscuisko, Laurel, Meridian, New Albany, Newton, Pascagoula, Philadelphia, Tupelo, Vicksburg, Yazoo City, among others.
If your application has been approved, a letter and a blue Medicaid identification card will be mailed to you. Your application will however be reviewed on an annual basis. Before you start using your membership card ensure your doctor, dentist or hospital accept Medicaid. For more information or queries on new application, benefits, providers, renewal, or others, reach the Medicaid Mississippi customer service via phone or email.
