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Mississippi mothers to receive full year of postpartum Medicaid benefits starting July 1
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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Enjoyable Friday and Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Enjoy plenty of sunshine this weekend in Columbus, Mississippi, with warm temperatures in the mid-70s during the day and cooler overnight lows in the upper 40s. The Easter weekend forecast looks bright with some clouds but still plenty of sunshine for activities. Highs will be in the upper 70s and 80s, cooling down to the upper 50s and low 60s at night. Next week brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday ahead of a cold front, so stay tuned for updates on any severe weather risks. Overall, a pleasant weekend is ahead before the possibility of rain next week.
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Nettleton hires Houston DC Kyle Bond as next head football coach
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