The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $24.862 Job Posting: JR2026-00030130 Program Integrity Specialist-Medicaid and Long-Term Care (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: DHHS is seeking a dedicated human services professional to support and ensure Medicaid and Long-Term Care program integrity for the State of Nebraska. The Program Integrity Specialist supports the work of the Nebraska Medicaid Program Integrity team by becoming the subject matter expert on program regulations and setting expectations for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) providers, especially those required to use the electronic visit verification system. Home and community-based services are available to those who qualify for Medicaid waivers, such as the elderly, adults and children with disabilities, and infants and toddlers with special needs. This is just one of the ways DHHS helps Nebraskans Live Better Lives. Job Duties: The Program Integrity Specialist will: Gather information from regulations, waivers, and Department staff to assist with development of internal policy and procedures. Conduct data mining, and intervention strategies to use during provider investigations. Assist with investigations and correspondence with providers. Ensure HCBS providers are using the electronic visit verification system. Perform program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities to manage the day-to-day operational and technical functions of the Program Integrity Team. Research, review, analyze, and interpret federal regulations, federal laws, state laws and their administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies, procedures and interpretations for the Program Integrity Team. Draft, develop, and implement policy, procedure and program regulations related to assigned program(s) and ensure staff and service provider are working with uniform guidelines by evaluating and coordinating program policies and regulations. Research, review, analyze, and report on federal regulations, state laws and administrative requirements that may affect an assigned program for intent and meaning and to formulate appropriate changes in State policies and procedures. Write reports, position papers, impact statements and other documents to formulate policy material to cover specific areas of health and human services programs by conducting research and meeting with other department staff, representatives of other agencies and health and/or human service providers. Explain, clarify and interpret operational practices, policies, procedures, federal and state regulations, contract requirements and activities related to assigned programs to Program integrity teammates and providers. Develop the necessary resources and administrative support to ensure the Nebraska Medicaid Program Integrity Team operates effectively and efficiently by coordinating with other departmental divisions or outside agencies. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent coursework/training, in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services or other program related field. Professional experience working in a human/social service or health care agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation services, programs or operational policies and practices may substitute in lieu of the educational requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Nebraska Medicaid providers, Medicaid Waiver Services, and the electronic visit verification system. Knowledge of Medicaid federal regulation. Other: Valid Driver’s License If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact [email protected] for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

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