Mississippi Division of Medicaid

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid is a state and federal program created by the [Social Security Amendments of 1965 (PL 89-97)](http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/comp2/F089-097.html "Social Security Amendments of 1965 (PL 89-97)"), authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide health coverage for eligible, low income populations. All 50 states, five territories of the United States and District of Columbia participate in this voluntary matching program. **Mississippi Division of Medicaid Mission** The Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. **Mississippi Division of Medicaid Values** We are committed to accomplishing our mission by conducting operations with: - Accountability - Consistency - Respect **Mississippi Medicaid Background** In 1969, Medicaid was enacted by the Mississippi Legislature. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid, in the Office of the Governor, is designated by state statute as the single state agency responsible for administering Medicaid in Mississippi. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has more than 900 employees located throughout one central office, 30 regional offices and over 80 outstations. [Find a regional office or outstation that serves your county of residence](https://medicaid.ms.gov/about/office-locations/ "Already Covered"). Each state runs its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, jointly funded by state and federal dollars. For Medicaid, the [Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)](http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/fmap.htm "Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)") is used to calculate the amount of federal matching funds for state medical services expenditures. The Social Security Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to calculate and publish the FMAP annually.