Who can apply
Children, pregnant applicants and low-income parents use the MAGI application. Age, blindness or disability applications use a separate ABD form.
What help is available
Coverage and cost-sharing depend on the approved program. Ask the agency which category applies to each family member.
Documents to prepare
- Birth dates and requested Social Security or immigration document numbers.
- Recent household income records.
- Existing and employer-offered insurance information.
How to get started
Choose the route
Apply through Medicaid’s application page: online Access MS, mail, fax or a regional office.
Use the correct form
Select MAGI or ABD as appropriate. Call 800-421-2408 for help or a mailed application.
Complete verification
Provide requested records and save confirmation.
After applying
Check notices, application status and renewals through the account where available.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Is CHIP a separate first application?
Medicaid’s health-benefit application screens relevant coverage.
Can I apply without internet?
Mail, fax and regional-office routes exist.
Is the ABD form for children generally?
It is for age, blindness or disability-related Medicaid.
What number helps with applying?
800-421-2408.
Sources and review
Content checked October 1, 2026 using Mississippi health-benefit applications; Coverage overview. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.
Historical screenshots: source reference.