Health Care Eligibility Policy Analyst - Human Services Program Representative

Position: Health Care Eligibility Policy Analyst - Human Services Program Representative 2
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* Working Title:

Health Care Eligibility Policy Analyst*
* ** Job Class:
Human Services Program Representative 2*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 97067

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/16/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/29/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

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** Division/Unit** :
Health Care Administration / Eligibility and Access

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.*
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** Health Care Eligibility Policy Analyst
** position is responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing, and maintaining Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) eligibility policies, including Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid program), Minnesota Care and the Minnesota Family Planning Program. This position conducts analysis of federal and state legal authorities governing MHCP, maintains and updates the Eligibility Policy Manual, drafts bulletins, policy documents, issue memos and other communications about policy changes, and responds to inquiries from state, county, and Tribal partners about health care eligibility policy.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.*
* Three (3) years' professional experience with Minnesota Health Care Programs (MA and Minnesota Care), or another state's Medicaid program's eligibility rules and laws, that demonstrates one or more of the following:

+ Experience developing, researching, and analyzing complex policies or relevant state or federal laws independently and with a team.

+ Experience writing formal policy documents, issue or legal memos, or written recommendations that summarize a new law or policy change

+ Participation in policy implementation initiatives and projects.

+ Experience developing content to communicate new policies, changes, and clarifications to a broad audience.

+ Successful collaboration with others, including soliciting and incorporating input, facilitating discussions and developing strong partnerships.

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*** Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, sociology, English,…