New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard

Tavares and other researchers found that just 8% of the total Medicaid population is considered “able-bodied” and not working ...
Local News Matters

New Medicaid work rules could cost coverage for older adults — many of them women

LORI KELLEY’S DETERIORATING VISION has made it hard for her to find steady work. The 59-year-old, who lives in Harrisburg, North Carolina, closed her ...
WJTV

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following near-unanimous passage of a measure Thursday by ...
WAPT

Mississippi winter storm death toll rises to 10

Gov. Tate Reeves is holding a news conference after touring areas of Mississippi that are still impacted by the winter storms. Watch live above.The number of deaths in Mississippi attributed to the ...
Miami Herald

If you’re pregnant and uninsured, Medicaid might be your answer

Matte’a Brooks takes care of her daughter inside their home in southern Illinois. Brooks signed up for Medicaid after finding out that her daughter was on the way. Cara Anthony KFF Health News When ...
The New York Times

Thousands in Mississippi Remain Without Power Two Weeks After Winter Storm

A majority of those who lost service have had their power restored. But thousands in more rural areas remain in darkness, according to a local utility. By Chris Hippensteel Thousands of homes remained ...
WAPT

Mississippi drivers urged to stay off the roads except for emergencies

COULD BE A BIG PROBLEM... AS THE FREEZING TEMPERATURES HEAD OUR WAY. ROSS, I'M IN CANTON AT THE MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. THIS IS WHERE AN EMERGENCY SHELTER RECENTLY OPENED IN THE CITY AS THE WINTER ...
The Clarion-Ledger

Two Mississippi universities make Time list of world's top schools

Two Mississippi universities have made Time's list of the best universities on the planet. The World's Top Universities list includes the top 500 higher education institutions from around the globe.
The Clarion-Ledger

Thousands without power in Mississippi, extreme cold warning forecast

Winter Storm Fern has caused widespread power outages across Mississippi, with over 130,000 customers still without power. Another round of dangerously cold temperatures is forecast for the upcoming ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

NH doulas can now get state certification and become eligible for Medicaid

Doulas in New Hampshire are now able to seek certification through the state, a new process that will allow them to receive direct Medicaid reimbursement for their services. Doulas are professionals ...
The New York Times

Ice Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power in a Mississippi County

More than 20,000 households had no power late Sunday in Lafayette County, a day after freezing rain hit the Oxford area. By Alexandra E. Petri and Max Kim Freezing rain from a severe winter storm led ...
Sports Illustrated

Cross Carries Mississippi State into Super Bowl LX Against Patriots

Charles Cross is on the brink of a career milestone that doubles as a notable moment for Mississippi State football. The former first-round pick is slated to take the field in Super Bowl LX as the ...