Mississippi Medicare

If you live in Mississippi and you need helpful information about the Medicare plans in Mississippi and other Mississippi Medicare assistance programs—you’re in the right place.

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Mississippi Medicare Facts

In the United States, more than 44 million people are enrolled in a Medicare plan. About 20 percent of those are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, which administers Medicare benefits through private insurance companies. Also, around a quarter of all individuals with Medicare benefits have some extra form Medicare Part D prescription D coverage.

Here are some recent Mississippi Medicare statistics:

• More than 476,500 individuals are enrolled in Medicare altogether (About 16 percent of Mississippi’s total population)
• Over 42,500 are enrolled in a Mississippi Medicare Advantage plan
• Over 480,000 individuals have Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
• More than $3,400 is spent per total Mississippi Medicare enrolled residence
• More than $7,600 is spent per Mississippi Medicare enrollee

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Mississippi Medicare Assistance Programs

Some Medicare recipients may be eligible for the Mississippi Medicare program. This is a state funded program that helps Medicare recipients with any medical expenses.

Mississippi’s Department of Human Services, Aging and Adult Services Division offers the SHIAP program or the Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program that counsels Medicare recipients on the various Medicare options available to them and can also help them choose the plan that fits their various medical needs.

Mississippi Medicare Contact Information

For more information about Medicare in Mississippi or Medicare Assistance coverage plans, contact any one of the following resources:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21244-1850
1-800-Medicare

Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Department of Human Services
Aging and Adult Services Division
Phone: 1-800-948-3090
Phone: 601-359-4956

Mississippi Division of Medicaid

Sillers Building, 550 High Street Suite 1000
Jackson, MS 39201-1399
Phone: 1-601-359-6050
Phone: 1-800-421-2408