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HIEA Medicaid Program Administrator

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Isaac School District

Medicaid Facilitator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

ASAP Job Summary The Medicaid Facilitator manages and coordinates all aspects of the Medicaid program for the elementary school district. Key objectives include ensuring compliance with state and ...

Isaac School District

Medicaid Facilitator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

ASAP Job Summary The Medicaid Facilitator manages and coordinates all aspects of the Medicaid program for the elementary school district. Key objectives include ensuring compliance with state and ...

BerryDunn

Medicaid Program and Policy Project Manager

$110K - $125K/yr

You will leverage your Medicaid program, policy, and project management expertise to support a current client by leading projects within a portfolio of complex Medicaid initiatives. These initiatives ...

BerryDunn

Medicaid Program and Policy Project Manager

$110K - $125K/yr

You will leverage your Medicaid program, policy, and project management expertise to support a current client by leading projects within a portfolio of complex Medicaid initiatives. These initiatives ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for medicaid program manager in the United States is $107,460.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Medicaid Program Manager do?

A Medicaid Program Manager oversees the administration and implementation of Medicaid programs at the state or organizational level. Their responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, managing budgets, coordinating with stakeholders, and improving service delivery for Medicaid recipients. They often analyze data, develop policies, and work to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and policy analysis skills to ensure that eligible populations receive proper healthcare services.

What are the main challenges Medicaid Program Managers face in coordinating between state agencies and healthcare providers?

Medicaid Program Managers often navigate the complexities of aligning policies and procedures between state agencies and a diverse range of healthcare providers. Challenges can include managing frequent regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with both federal and state guidelines, and facilitating clear communication among stakeholders. Additionally, they must address provider concerns, resolve billing or service disputes, and adapt program initiatives to meet evolving healthcare needs. Strong organizational and relationship-building skills are essential to succeed in this collaborative and dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medicaid Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medicaid Program Manager, you need expertise in healthcare administration, knowledge of Medicaid regulations, and a relevant degree such as public health or healthcare management. Familiarity with Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), data analytics tools, and compliance software is typically expected. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills enable effective team management and stakeholder engagement. These skills ensure efficient program operation, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of quality services to beneficiaries.
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Infographic showing various Medicaid Program Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 74% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,460 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Senior Medicaid Program Health Manager OR Medicaid Program Health Manager

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Eagan, MN • On-site

$120K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Minnesota rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

251st of 311 rated insurance

Job description

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.
The Impact You'll Have
As a Medicaid Program Health Manager within the Medicaid Performance Hub, you will play a critical role in ensuring predictable execution, performance visibility, and delivery on contractual commitments. You will support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that improve the delivery of health care services and the health of our members, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams to advance strategic priorities and help the business effectively manage change. You will provide the analytics backbone for the Hub-transforming operational, clinical, and customer (state/county) data into actionable insights that enable leaders to make proactive, informed decisions.
Your work will help ensure program execution stays aligned to contractual and market expectations-including member, provider, and stakeholder needs-while managing work across multiple initiatives and tight deadlines. By monitoring key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering clear, data-driven reporting, you will help the enterprise anticipate and support RFP and pursuit cycles, maintain compliance, and meet year-over-year performance expectations.What You'll Do
This position is being posted at a hierarchy and can be hired at either the Senior Medicaid Program Health Manager level or at the Medicaid Program Health Manager level. The identified candidate will be hired at the level commensurate with their skills.
Senior Medicaid Program Health Manager
  • Drive the development and documentation of design, requirements and implementation of multiple strategic programs.
  • Manage multiple communication plans in conjunction with leadership and to support initiatives, including status and progress updates.

Medicaid Program Health Manager
  • Support the development and documentation of design, requirements and implementation of multiple strategic programs.
  • Monitor multiple appropriate metrics, perform data analysis and evaluation for each initiative.

How You'll Do It
  • Maintaining strategic relationships and partner with key resources, both internal and external, to support the design and ensure market, member, and provider considerations are factored into the design.
  • Supporting the business decision making process to ensure capabilities, systems and processes meet market expectations and that alternate approaches are vetted and explored.
  • Supporting the ongoing program management work of multiple programs to ensure the strategy is in alignment to solutions put forth through skills of influence.
  • Continually updating program or project plans, timelines and deliverables while coordinating multiple sub-processes to expand and/or improve programs.
  • Staying abreast of changes in the rapidly evolving health care marketplace.
  • Performs additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and level of the role, as assigned.

Pay Range: Medicaid Program Health Manager $79,100.00 - $104,800.00 - $130,500.00 Annual - Senior Medicaid Program Health Manager $90,800.00 - $120,300.00 - $149,800.00 Annual
Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of related project/program management professional experience.
  • Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely, actively listen to anticipate stakeholder needs, and align others to drive informed decisions.
  • Ability to analyze complex information, evaluate options, and work cross-functionally to drive resolution and prevent recurrence.
  • Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across complex assignments and competing deadlines.
  • Healthcare or managed care experience.
  • Experience managing complex projects which may involve multiple team members, task assignment, working with internal or external clients, managing teams and customer relationships, and managing project deliverables.
  • Experience in data-driven decision-making.
  • Process improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) experience.
  • Familiarity with PM tools & Microsoft analytics tools.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 3+ years of related project/program management professional experience.
  • Bachelor's degree; in lieu of a degree, an additional two years of relevant experience beyond the qualifications listed above may be accepted.

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Ability to tailor communication to varied audiences, actively listen to uncover requirements, and ensure accurate and timely information exchange.
  • Ability to analyze information, identify patterns and root causes, and collaborate with partners to implement practical solutions.
  • Ability to effectively organize work, balance competing priorities, and manage time across multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Healthcare or managed care experience.
  • Experience managing complex projects which may involve multiple team members, task assignment, working with internal or external clients, managing teams and customer relationships, and managing project deliverables.
  • Experience in data-driven decision-making.
  • Process improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) experience.
  • Familiarity with PM tools & Microsoft analytics tools.

Role Designation
Hybrid
Role designation definition:
  • Teleworking is working full time remote.
  • Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite.
  • Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection
Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week - most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.
Compensation and Benefits
$90,800.00 - $120,300.00 - $149,800.00 Annual
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
  • And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.
Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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