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September 21, 2012

Miss. budget writers briefed on Medicaid growth

Miss. budget writers briefed on Medicaid growth Mississippi’s Medicaid director told lawmakers Thursday that expanding the program under the federal health care law could cost the state a cumulative $1.6 billion over 10 years. The figure prompted Republican House and Senate leaders to reiterate their opposition to the expansion. But it appears to be the…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
September 21, 2012

Private firm begins MPACT audit; state leaders in disagreement

Private firm begins MPACT audit; state leaders in disagreement Auditors from a private firm out of Michigan were at the state treasurer’s office Wednesday loading up information and financial documents as they begin the process of examining Mississippi’s Prepaid College Tuition Program. “Our program has continued to down spiral,” said State Treasurer Lynn Fitch. Fitch…