Mississippi’s Insurance Gap and New Bridge Plans | Jackson News

Over 200,000 Mississippians have lost health insurance—down from 335,000 to just 125,000 or fewer—prompting the state’s Insurance Commissioner to roll out a new three-year bridge plan via online portal to help younger, healthier adults find affordable coverage. While short-term plans exist, experts warn that low-cost options may lack critical protections, risking delayed care and higher long-term costs. Hospitals urge caution, emphasizing transparency on networks and costs, while cancer advocates caution against false security. The new plan may not launch until January 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e9599760ef37b38