Your Health Plan
The State pays 100% of the active employee premium for employees enrolled in Base Coverage.
Know Your Benefits (Mississippi state employees health plan page)
Rates & Premiums
All employees enrolled in Select Coverage pay a portion of their active employee premium.
Horizon Employees pay $46 per month for employee only coverage, beginning January 1, 2023
Legacy Employees pay $20 per month for employee only coverage.
An employee who was initially employed before January 1, 2006, is a Legacy Employee. An employee employed on or after January 1, 2006, who was ever a full-time employee of a community/junior college, public library, public school district, State agency or university before January 1, 2006, is also considered a Legacy Employee. An employee initially employed on or after January 1, 2006, is a Horizon Employee.
In order to determine which type coverage is best for you, please review the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Plan
Frequently Asked Questions about Base or Select Coverage
If you still have questions about the difference in Base and Select Coverage, you can send them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 1-800-709-7881.
Other Health Plan Information
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi (Medical Claims Administration)
Provider Search (AHS State Network)
Pharmacy Benefits (CVS Caremark)
Wellness & Preventative Coverage
Publications (Plan Document, Newsletters)
Questions / Contact Information
