Medicaid in Mississippi
Expert guides about medicaid in Mississippi from Brevy Care.
Mississippi Medicaid Appeals and Fair Hearings
If your Mississippi Medicaid was denied, cut, or terminated, you have the right to appeal and request a fair hearing, and you can often keep your benefits while the appeal is decided.
Mississippi Medicaid HCBS Waivers: The E&D Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid does pay for care at home and in the community, and its main pathway for aged and disabled adults is the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver.
Mississippi Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (2026)
In 2026, a nursing-home resident on Mississippi Medicaid keeps $44 a month as a Personal Needs Allowance, money that stays theirs while the rest of their income goes toward care.
Mississippi Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment 2026: CSRA Guide
When one spouse enters a nursing facility and applies for Mississippi Medicaid, the at-home spouse often fears being left with nothing.
Mississippi Medicare Savings Programs 2026: QMB, SLMB & QI
Mississippi Medicare Savings Programs pay your Medicare premiums and cost-sharing, and Mississippi is one of few states with no asset test, so only your monthly income decides if you qualify.
Mississippi Medicaid Guide 2026: Programs, Eligibility & Coverage
Mississippi Medicaid sets a $2,982 per month income cap for long-term care and requires an income trust for applicants over that limit; the asset limit for a single applicant is $4,000.
Mississippi Medicaid Estate Recovery (DOM) 2026
Mississippi Medicaid estate recovery applies after the death of a recipient who was 55 or older and received long-term care, and it reaches only the probate estate.
How to Apply for Mississippi Medicaid 2026: DOM Guide
To apply for Mississippi Medicaid for long-term care, contact the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) by phone at 1-800-421-2408, in person at a regional office, or by mail.
Mississippi Medicaid Nursing Home Coverage 2026
Mississippi Medicaid pays for nursing home care once a resident meets the rules, covering the long-term custodial care Medicare drops after a short rehab stay.
Mississippi Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Eligibility Guide
The Mississippi Medicaid income limits come in two versions, and which one applies depends on why you need coverage.