# Intern - Medicaid Research & Systems Mapping

**Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
**Location**: New York, NY
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Job type**: internship
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an intern to support the Preferred Communities (PC) program in researching and mapping Medicaid billing opportunities across PC sites nationwide and analyzing the financial and systems-level impact of case management services.

The intern will work closely with the PC team to conduct research, organize findings, and develop analyses that support program sustainability and healthcare system impact. The internship consists of two parts: Medicaid research and systems mapping, and cost-benefit analysis and health systems impact.

Responsibilities:

**Part 1: Medicaid Research & Systems Mapping**

- Collect and organize information on Medicaid billing processes across PC locations

- Map state-by-state Medicaid billing models, including variations in structure and implementation

- Identify key contacts and requirements related to Medicaid billing

- Research federal and state compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA)

- Analyze organizational readiness for Medicaid billing

- Review eligibility criteria, billing codes, and reimbursable services

- Explore partnerships and workforce pathways (e.g., Community Health Workers)

- Assess financial considerations including reimbursement and administrative costs

- Identify alternative sustainability strategies beyond Medicaid

**Part 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis & Health Systems Impact**

- Conduct cost-benefit analysis on case management and emergency room utilization

- Research costs associated with emergency room visits

- Analyze patterns of ER usage among PC clients

- Examine disparities in healthcare access and utilization

- Develop frameworks for estimating cost savings

- Identify opportunities for collaboration with healthcare providers

- Create tools or models to support implementation of cost-saving strategies

Learning Objectives:

- Develop understanding of Medicaid systems and their role in funding community-based services

- Build skills in multi-state systems mapping and policy research

- Gain experience conducting cost-benefit and impact analysis within healthcare and social service contexts

- Strengthen ability to translate complex research into clear, actionable reports

- Understand the relationship between preventative care, case management, and healthcare utilization

- Develop awareness of systemic barriers impacting access to healthcare

- Gain experience producing professional-level written reports and literature reviews

**Benefits:** The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

**Eligibility & Onboarding Requirements:**

- Must be located in the US during the internship

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Completion of IRC background check

- Completion of IRC onboarding and required trainings

## Skills

### Required
- Medicaid
- healthcare systems
- policy research
- cost-benefit analysis
- writing
- analytical skills

### Nice to have
- graduate or doctoral-level coursework in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Psychiatry, or related field

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