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Milliman, Inc Healthcare Consultant - Medicaid Behavioral Health and HCBS in Seattle, Washington
Description Milliman's Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice is seeking a Healthcare Consultant to join our team. We are seeking individuals with interest and experience in Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) and behavioral health, with a focus on related payment system design and rate setting. Typical projects will include reimbursement methodology design, payment rate setting and program funding strategies. Related experience with stakeholder engagement, workforce issues, individual budgeting, needs assessments, and self-directed care will be considered a plus. About Our Practice Milliman's Medicaid Finance and Policy Practice serves state Medicaid agencies and a wide variety of organizations significantly impacted by Medicaid reimbursement and funding, including hospital associations, and safety net hospital systems. The practice is affiliated with the broader Milliman Medicaid Consulting Group consisting of 200+ professionals, including actuaries, healthcare consultants, attorneys, and statisticians. Responsibilities Leading significant work streams and/or project teams supporting HCBS and behavioral health payment system design and rate setting for state Medicaid agencies, including the administration and analysis of provider surveys Managing data analysis and modeling using administrative claims data Reviewing the analytical work of project teams and ensuring Milliman's quality control processes and procedures are being followed Supporting research and publication of thought leadership on trends and regulatory changes affecting HCBS and behavioral health provider payments in Medicaid programs Drafting client reports and presentation materials Assisting with external stakeholder engagement Supporting business development efforts and additional growth opportunities Qualifications Professional Qualifications Bachelor's Degree, with a preference for candidates with a graduate degree in accounting, healthcare management or other relevant disciplines (e.g., a Master's in Public Health, Social Service Administration, Public Policy, or Healthcare Administration) Experience providing consulting services to state Medicaid or other health and human services agencies, or to other types of public or private sector healthcare-related entities. Alternative experience working for behavioral health and HCBS providers, managed care plans covering long-term services and supports, or other relevant stakeholders may also be considered. 3+ years of HCBS and/or behavioral health funding/finance/reimbursement experience 3+ years of experience analyzing health care administrative data Working knowledge of Medicaid program rules and regulations for provider payments preferred Personal Qualifications Interest and aptitude for performing and managing detail-oriented analytical work Ability to effectively communicate technical information and concepts, both verbally and in writing To be considered for this position, please upload a resume and cover letter. No recruiters, please. Location This position is based out of the Milliman offices in Seattle, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee. While it is preferred for employees to work onsite in one of the Milliman offices, the option to work remotely anywhere in the US is available. Compensation The salary range for this role is $72,000 to $142,000, depending on a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc. Employees are also eligible for a bonus under our practice's bonus policy, which can be a significant portion of total compensation. Benefits At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes - and meets - the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits whic