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Scott A. Benton, MD
Specialties: Forensic Medicine
Gender: Male
Practice Locations
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Children's Safe Center - Jackson
350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave., Jackson, MS 39213 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Board Certification: | Pediatrics; Pediatrics, Child Abuse Pediatrics |
| Internship: | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center |
| Medical Education: | LSU School of Medicine |
| Residency: | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center |
Experience
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2014 - Present |
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2008 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Child Abuse Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics | 11/2009 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2008 - Present |
| Certification, General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/1995 - Present |
| Licensure, Louisiana Medical License, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | 07/1992 - 12/2021 |
| Licensure, Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License | 07/1992 - 07/2008 |
| DEA, Controlled Substance Registation Certificate, US Drug Enforcement Agency | 06/1992 - Present |
| Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners, Part III | 1993 - 1993 |
| Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners, Part II | 1991 - 1991 |
| Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners, Part I | 1990 - 1990 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Elected to Executive Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Child Abuse and Neglect | 2025 |
| Award for Outstanding Service to Maltreated Children, American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Child Abuse and Neglect | 2023 |
| Commander’s Award for Excellence, 81st Dental Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base | 2015 |
| Professional Appreciation Award, Madison County MultiDisciplinary Team | 2012 |
| Elected to Executive Committee, Treasurer, Ray E. Helfer Society | 2008 |
| Elected to Executive Committee, Member-at-large, Ray E. Helfer Society | 2006 |
| Outstanding Professional of the Year – Light of Hope Award, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Louisiana | 2006 |
| Champions for Children Award, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana | 2002 |
| US Commissioner’s Award, US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families | 2001 |
| Full Member, Ray E. Helfer Society | 2000 |
| Medical Professional of the Year, Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault | 1996 |
| Outstanding Scholar, College of Sciences, University of Southwestern Louisiana | 1988 |