Providence College Internship 2025 - Medicare Policy

Schedule: Hybrid Compensation: $18-$25 hourly   Jump into the new world of health insurance:   At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), our business is healthcare. But our focus is on improving lives. Be part of a team that is large enough to make a difference but small enough to be innovative. Work in a rapidly changing field. Take a chance to be creative. Move outside the status quo. Shape new ideas with the power of a national brand behind you.   Join others who know diversity is strength:   We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique: age, national origin, citizenship status, perspectives, experiences, physical or mental disability, military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Our diversity strengthens us as an organization and helps us better serve an increasingly diverse Rhode Island population.   Why this job matters:   The Medicare Policy Intern is responsible for monitoring and evaluating policy changes in state and federal policies that affect the organization’s Medicare Advantage line of business. Collaboration across internal business area owners will be needed to learn about current workflows and strategies, to evaluate what may need to be adjusted to comply with policy changes. Independent navigation and review of state and federal regulations, laws and sub-regulatory guidance documents will be needed regularly.     What you will do: Research, analyze, and interpret policies affecting Medicare Monitor both state and federal policy changes, including regulations, legislation, and sub-regulatory guidance and evaluate impact to the organization Draft and support the development of policy briefs, position papers, and presentations Gather reliable data from various external and internal resources to inform policy development Develop clear, concise presentations that present the research findings including synopses of problematic issues, proposed changes to policies, supporting qualitative/quantitative data, and suggested recommendations Assist in the drafting and editing of policy reports and presentations Help organize and coordinate policy-related meetings and discussions Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policy changes and trends affecting the organization’s focus areas Interpret newly proposed policy changes and help identify where internal policies, procedures, and/or strategies need to be revised to maintain compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance documents  What you need to succeed: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, for delivery to a variety of audiences Highly organized with strong attention to detail Results oriented, flexible, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment Learning mindset, focus on continuous process improvement   Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursing a degree in Health Administration, Healthcare Policy, or Political Science   Understanding of policy analysis techniques and methodologies   Demonstrated academic excellence and strong interest in the health insurance industry The Extras: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary : $18 - $25