Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Announces Medicaid Plan to Reimburse $700 Million to Hospitals

Mr. Reeves has advocated for reforming Medicaid reimbursement as opposed to expanding Medicaid.

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves at a Make America Great Again rally in Southaven, Miss., on Oct. 2, 2018. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced a comprehensive reimbursement reform plan for Medicaid that could provide up to $700 million annually to financially struggling hospitals throughout the Magnolia state.

“Over the course of my tenure, we have constantly looked for solutions to Mississippi’s pressing health concerns,” Mr. Reeves said in a Sept. 21 press release. “We’ve met with hospitals and doctors, insurance experts and community leaders. Today’s action will have a major impact, but this is still just the beginning. Our eyes are set on the future, and we aim to continue ushering in reforms that strengthen Mississippi’s healthcare system no matter where you live in the state.”