Healthier Mississippi

The Healthier Mississippi demonstration provides coverage for beneficiaries previously served under the Poverty Level Aged and Disabled (PLAD) category of eligibility. This optional Medicaid eligibility group was eliminated from the State plan in 2004. Children receive Medicaid State plan benefits and adults receive a modified benefit package. Services are delivered through the State's fee-for-service provider network. The objective of the demonstration is to provide a continuation of services for certain PLAD beneficiaries who in the absence of the demonstration, would in time likely become eligible for Medicaid at a greater cost to the State.