Mississippi Medicaid Eligibility Requirements

This page provides general guidelines for the Mississippi Medicaid eligibility requirements. This is an assistance program that provides medical coverage for low-income people of all ages. The department that handles the Medicaid program is Mississippi Division of Medicare. If you have questions or issues about the Medicaid application or the eligibility requirements, contact the Mississippi Medicaid office.

Mississippi Medicaid Overview

Medicaid is for eligible persons who need help getting care and paying medical bills.

Mississippi Medicaid Eligibility Requirements - Non Income

The enrollee must be a qualified alien or a U.S. citizen and a resident of Mississippi.

Documents Needed For Mississippi Medicaid Application

• Proof of income
• Proof of pregnancy if you are pregnant
• Proof of deductions and expenses (childcare, dependent care, elderly care, etc.)
• Proof of assets
• Proof of health insurance if you have it
• Proof you live in Mississippi
• Proof of Citizenship, status as U.S. National, or Immigration Status

Mississippi Medicaid Benefits

Among some of the services: office visits and family planning services, hospital care, outpatient services, prescription drugs eyeglasses, home health services, long term care services, inpatient psychiatric care, non-emergency transportation services, chiropractic services, dialysis services, dental extractions and related treatment, durable medical equipment and medical supplies, hospice services.

Mississippi Medicaid & CHIP Eligibility Levels

Below is the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) eligibility levels for Mississippi Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Eligibility Levels - By Percentage Of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Eligibility Levels - Individual By Monthly Income

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Two By Monthly Income

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Three By Monthly Income

Eligibility Levels - Family Of Four By Monthly Income