Mississippi

Michael Story, Meridian

Michael Story of Meridian, Mississippi was uninsured for three years, has a pacemaker and could not obtain any health insurance coverage. After learning about the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, he applied to join the program and has been accepted.

Mississippi's Numbers
 
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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

34,700

Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:

40,700

Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:

477,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:

1,341,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance who are protected from rescissions:

1,341,000

Number of young adults who could have quality affordable coverage through their parents:

14,300

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

3

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

32,400

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

320,748

Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):

9,865

 

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