Medicaid Policy Internship (Fall 2026

Job Details

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25.

Location:

Lincoln, NE. Hiring Rate: $15.000.

Are you interested in how Medicaid policy moves from federal requirements, state legislation, and program priorities into real‑world implementation? Join the Medicaid and Long‑Term Care team at DHHS as a Medicaid Policy Intern. This internship offers hands‑on experience in state Medicaid policy, program planning, legislative implementation, and cross‑divisional project support.

• Support planning, tracking, and coordination for Medicaid‑specific implementation projects.
• Assist with implementation activities for bills passed during the 2026 legislative session, including research, policy summaries, timelines, and internal tracking tools.
• Track requirements and progress of legislative bill implementation and policy issues related to Medicaid and health and human services.
• Conduct research and analysis on Medicaid policy, eligibility, benefits, federal guidance, state options, and implementation approaches.
• Assist with drafting one‑pagers, presentations, meeting notes, leadership updates, and internal communications.
• Support program planning activities, including identifying implementation needs, operational impacts, compliance considerations, and stakeholder questions.
• Participate in internal meetings and, when appropriate, meetings with external partners or stakeholders.
• Help organize project materials, policy resources, and implementation documents to support team coordination.

• Practical experience in Medicaid policy, program planning, and implementation.
• Exposure to federal and state health policy priorities, including innovative Medicaid implementation work.
• Firsthand understanding of how legislation, federal guidance, and agency decisions shape Medicaid operations.
• Mentorship from experienced public service professionals.
• Opportunities to build skills in policy analysis, project coordination, stakeholder communication, and implementation strategy.
• Meaningful experience supporting programs that serve Nebraskans.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two‑to‑four‑year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year).

• Interest in Medicaid, public health, health communications, public policy, healthcare administration, public administration, journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field.
• Interest in healthcare, public benefits, healthcare systems, government communications, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience drafting written materials for broad audiences, such as newsletters, briefs, social media content, presentations, reports, or public‑facing summaries.
• Ability to translate complex information into plain language.
• Comfort reviewing source materials and identifying key takeaways for external audiences.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, or similar tools.
• Graduate‑level students or advanced undergraduate students with an interest in Medicaid communications, public health messaging, or public sector engagement are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Nebraska Medicaid, state government, or the legislative process is helpful but not required.

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The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.