Buy In Program Analyst-Cheyenne - State of Wyoming

Description

Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing is seeking applicants for the position of Medicare and Buy-In Program Analyst.

This position is responsible for the management and administration of the Medicare Buy-In and Medicare Savings Programs, and the coordination of benefits related to Medicare.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Develop policy, state plans, rules, and regulations based on federal and state laws through research, analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation for current and proposed programs and coordinate the rules and policy adoption process to ensure compliance
Coordinate and maintain policy manual related to Medicare Savings Programs, dual eligibility, and Medicare Buy-In.
Develop educational and outreach materials for the public as well as internal and external divisions and agencies.
Determine data collection requirements and needs and analyze data.

Understand and monitor program budgets and recommend funding decisions and program operation policies and procedures by tracking premiums paid and costs avoided by ensuring Medicare is the primary payer.

Program planning and development of long and short-range changes to the Medicare Savings Programs and the effect the changes will have on the Wyoming Medicaid Program.

Coordinates with the Social Security Administration, Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP), Medicaid Fiscal Agent, and other agencies to ensure quality initiatives are being met for Medicare and Medicaid dual eligibility.

Research potential program options to improve access.

Program Reporting and Analysis related to the Medicare Savings Programs, Crossover Claims, Medicare Parts C & D and Medicare and Medicaid Dual Eligibles, Medicare Coverage Benefits and Rates.

Assist in coordination between other agencies and units including other sections within the Department of Health.
Review and resolve Buy-In tasks from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) daily.

Review monthly Buy-In invoice reports for accuracy, make updates as necessary to Buy-In categories, and approve the Buy-In invoices for payment.

PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to individuals with experience with Medicare and Medicaid dual eligibility programs


KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of management of programs.
Knowledge of state and federal government functions, procedures, concepts, principles, and practices of professional healthcare administration

Ability to comprehend federal regulations, state statutes, program rules, and policy and to interpret and integrate them into legislation, statute, and policy.

Knowledge of the Medicaid Management Information System and the Eligibility System and their application to Medicaid programs.
Ability to examine data and reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with regulations.
Knowledge of good oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of the latest forms of technology and ability to use this knowledge to create and present Medicaid program information to various audiences across the state.

Knowledge of the aspects of Healthcare Reform that directly impact Medicaid programs and the ability to plan and create materials that clarify the process.

Knowledge of all Medicaid programs.
Skill and ability to work independently.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Benefits and Eligibility Specialist


OR
Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Benefits and Eligibility Specialist


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :
None


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
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