Individual Health Insurance in Mississippi (MS)
The Magnolia State is home to more than 2.8 million Americans and each year another 42,000 babies add to that number. The bad news is that a whopping 19 percent of Mississippians don't have any health insurance coverage. The good news is that with all the options available today, there's no reason why all of Mississippi can't enjoy a health insurance policy that fits their budget.
Health Issues in Mississippi
More than 16 percent of Mississippi's new mothers don't get the prenatal care they need, which means that 4950 babies are born each year with a low birth weight, 11.6 percent of all newborns. Another 17.9 percent are born prematurely and 22 percent don't receive the immunization shots they need. Eighteen percent of Mississippi's children between the ages of 10 and 17 are considered overweight and only 47 percent saw both a doctor and a dentist last year.
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Mississippi Health Insurance Needs
The health of adults, too, will benefit from an efficient healthcare policy. Almost 10 percent are diagnosed with diabetes, another 11 percent have asthma and 65 percent are obese or overweight—the highest rate in the country. More than 23 percent smoke and 34 percent report poor mental health. All of these disorders are precursors to serious disorders including cancer, heart disease and stroke. Don't delay another moment: get your free health insurance quote today.
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Mississippi Health Insurance Laws
Mississippi law allows insurance companies to deny you coverage if you have health problems. Pre-existing conditions can be temporarily excluded for a maximum period of 12 months, or permanently excluded with the use of an elimination rider. There are no regulations limiting premium prices. The state prohibits cancellation of your policy if you become sick.
Individual Health Insurance Companies in Mississippi
American Medical Security
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Celtic
Fairmont Specialty Group
Golden Rule
Security Life
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