Mississippi Votes on Medicaid Expansion with Work Requirement

Mississippi lawmakers are set to vote on a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands more people, but it includes a work requirement that might not receive federal approval. The proposal comes as Americans struggle with inflation and the rising costs of healthcare. Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and advocates say covering tens of thousands more people with Medicaid could help them manage chronic health conditions.

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