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Mississippi mothers to receive full year of postpartum Medicaid benefits starting July 1

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Postpartum Medicaid benefits for new mothers in Mississippi are anticipated to begin within the next few months following the passing of Senate Bill 2212 last week.

The bill, which extends postpartum Medicaid benefits across the Magnolia State from 60 days to a full year, is set to go into effect on July 1.

Prior to the bill’s passing, mothers throughout Mississippi had been granted 12 months of coverage through the COVID-19 public emergency, requiring all states and territories to continue to cover every person who has been eligible for Medicaid on or after March 18, 2020.

Now, three years after the pandemic, the federal government has called for the end of the COVID-19 health crisis, voting to enact the yearly application process for Medicaid eligibility renewals once again after April 1.

Following federal guidance, renewals for all current Medicaid members must be initiated within 12 months following April 1, and all renewals must be completed within…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Mississippi mothers to receive full year of postpartum Medicaid benefits starting July 1
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/heres-when-postpartum-medicaid-benefits-will-be-extended-to-12-months-for-mississippi-mothers/
Published Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:12:36 +0000

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Search continues for Vance Boelter, suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers: What we know

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-06-15 08:13:00

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Iran retaliates with missile barrage after Israel strikes nuclear sites, kills top generals

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-06-13 13:45:00

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 13-15

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June 13, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-06-13 07:54:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (June 13-15) in Mississippi offers numerous events across regions. In Central Mississippi, enjoy free tours at the Eudora Welty House, World Snake Day in Jackson, and the Juneteenth Homecoming Weekend at Tougaloo College. Activities include concerts, art exhibits, farmers markets, family fun runs, and outdoor movies. Natchez hosts garden tours, fishing events, and farmers markets. Meanwhile, in the Pine Belt region, Hattiesburg features family splash nights, Juneteenth festivals, a golf tournament, live performances, and unique museum exhibits. Laurel offers karaoke night, while community runs, interactive concerts, and theatrical performances round out a lively weekend across the state.

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