Mississippi Senate Approves Limited Medicaid Expansion

The Senate's version, which includes stricter work requirements, sets up a clash with the House's broader proposal.

Mississippi Senate passes a scaled-back version of Medicaid expansion, aiming to cover fewer people with stricter work requirements.
The Senate's proposal contrasts with the House's broader plan, setting the stage for negotiations between the two chambers.
Governor Tate Reeves opposes the expansion, labeling it as 'welfare expansion' and vowing to fight it.
Experts argue the Senate's plan would leave significant federal funding on the table and cover only a fraction of the uninsured.
Advocates and residents stress the urgent need for Medicaid expansion to address Mississippi's health care crisis and economic disparities.