Recent SNAP waivers were submitted in an effort to increase Mississippi’s ability to receive additional funding during the second round of disbursements.

In an attempt to help drive better health outcomes within its rural areas, Governor Tate Reeves announced Tuesday afternoon that Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program Plan has been submitted for federal consideration.

The application aims to bring in more funding from tens of billions in federal monies as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in September of this year.

“The program, as a reminder, is a $50 billion initiative, is a tremendous opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of Mississippians,” Reeves said during Tuesday’s announcem

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