Description  

Milliman is growing its policy consulting with clients in Washington DC and across the US and is seeking a student with experience in healthcare policy analysis and familiarity with claims data sources for a temporary internship. The successful candidate will work on various policy research projects, which may include working with Milliman tools and data, generating claims-based research briefs, and assisting with client work. This position provides excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement. 

Milliman’s Washington DC location consults to all sectors of the health industry, as an extension of Milliman’s existing New York-Atlanta Health Practice. This includes over 100 employees consulting to Payers, Providers, and Life Sciences companies. The successful candidate for this job opportunity will primarily serve client organizations in the healthcare industry through projects focused on policy, advocacy, and government relations. 

The Healthcare Policy Analyst – Intern will work with Milliman consultants across the firm on the following tasks: 

Tracking key legislative proposals and regulatory actions in the healthcare industry and discussing implications with Milliman consultants and clients  Proposing claims-based analyses based on current healthcare policy actions that will be relevant to Milliman’s client base  Designing claims-based data analyses to demonstrate Milliman’s capabilities and expertise in the healthcare policy arena  Drafting brief research articles or white papers highlighting claims-based insights related to emerging healthcare policy activity 

The time period of this internship will align with Milliman’s 9 week summer actuarial internship program, allowing the candidate to learn and grow along with our actuarial interns. The successful candidate will be assigned various mentors who will serve as resources throughout the program, and will have access to educational sessions as well as participating in research and client projects and producing a final personal project-based deliverable to be developed in conjunction with the intern’s learning goals. 

Qualifications 

Currently holds bachelor’s degree  Current enrollment in a graduate program focused on public health, health policy, health administration, or a related field  At least two years of experience working in a related position  Familiarity with claims data, including an understanding of medical coding systems (CPT, ICD-9, DRG, etc.)  Knowledge of the healthcare industry and payer systems.   Detail oriented, capable of carrying out a given task with all the details necessary to get the task done well  Effective teamwork and written/verbal communication skills 

Compensation 

The New York City hourly salary range is $23 - $40, dependent upon a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc. 

Timing 

Summer 2025 – approximately June 9, 2025, through August 8, 2025 

Location

This position will be based in our New York City office, located in midtown Manhattan. 

Benefits 

We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility: 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.   401(k) Plan – When an employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan that includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.  Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work; Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees will earn PTO each pay period, based on 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.  Transportation – Pre-tax savings for eligible transit and parking expenses. 

Equal Opportunity    

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.