Tracker: MS Has Forfeited $1B in Medicaid Expansion Match

Mississippi is projected to forfeit $1 billion in federal Medicaid funds by early 2025, reports the SunHerald. The state remains one of 10 that have not adopted Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, foregoing enhanced federal subsidies. The expiration of COVID-era insurance subsidies in 2025 may further increase premiums and reduce coverage access. Advocates warn that inaction could exacerbate the state’s health care coverage gaps and financial strain on hospitals.