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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · 14 hours ago

Medicaid & Long-Term Care (MLTC) Finance Internship (Summer 2026)

Lincoln, NE

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is offering a hands-on internship opportunity in their Medicaid and Long-Term Care Finance division. This role is designed for students pursuing degrees in finance, accounting, or related fields, providing experience in financial analysis, public-sector budgeting, and health care payment structures.

GovernmentHealth CareSocialWellness

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain financial data in tracking tools and state systems

Assist with reconciling expenditure and revenue reports across systems (E1, HIA, OnBase)

Identify discrepancies and support corrections with supervisor oversight

Compile and analyze Medicaid financial data for dashboards, quarterly reports, and federal submissions

Build draft charts, pivot tables, and visuals to support program evaluation (with final reviews by management)

Assist with tracking and reviewing Managed Care Organization (MCO) submissions

Support preparation of payment documentation and compliance materials

Reconcile provider payment data and contribute to accuracy verification

Support cost trend analyses, rate-setting research, and fiscal impact studies

Assist with updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Conduct research on Medicaid finance topics or new initiatives

Attend finance team meetings and support preparation of materials

Participate in shadowing opportunities across finance, actuarial, and policy teams

Engage in MLTC professional development experiences

Qualification

Financial AnalysisData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelFinancial ReportingAttention to DetailAnalytical CuriosityWillingness to LearnInterest in Medicaid

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution)

Preferred

Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a closely related field

Sophomore standing or higher by the start of the internship

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, functions)

Coursework or experience in financial reporting or data analysis

Strong attention to detail, analytical curiosity, and willingness to learn

Interest in Medicaid, public health finance, or actuarial concepts

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.