Mississippi Rx Kids Program provides economic assistance to pregnant women in Sunflower and Jones counties.
The Mississippi Rx Kids Program is a pilot initiative in Sunflower and Jones counties to offer economic support to pregnant women facing acute financial hardship during pregnancy and for 12 months postpartum. The program provides eligible pregnant women with a prenatal cash prescription of $1,500 and monthly cash prescriptions of $500 for the first year after birth. It is a public-private partnership managed by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, with cash prescriptions distributed via direct deposits or reloadable debit cards.
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