As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual health insurance
State continuation coverage
Fully insured group health plan
Contact:
Mississippi Insurance Department
(800) 562-2957 (in-state only)
(601) 359-2453
http://www.doi.state.ms.us/
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Administrator
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
(866) 444-EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa
For questions about:
Mississippi Comprehensive Health Insurance Risk Pool Association (MCHIRPA)
Contact:
(601) 899-9967 or (888) 820-9400
http://www.doi.state.ms.us/htm_files/mchirpa.html
For questions about:
Medicaid (for families and children)
Contact:
Mississippi Department of Human Services
(800) 948-3050
http://www.mdhs.state.us/
For questions about:
Medicaid (for elderly and disabled persons)
Contact:
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
(800) 421-2408
http://www.dom.state.ms.us/
For questions about:
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Contact:
Mississippi Department of Human Services
(877) 543-7669
http://www.mschip.com/
For questions about:
Mississippi Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Contact:
Mississippi Department of Health Personal Health Services
(800) 721-7222
http://www.health.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,103,html.
For questions about:
Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service
(866) 628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html
Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/
