Regulatory & Health Policy Internship - Summer 2026

Summary: HealthEdge is a leading provider of integrated solutions for healthcare payers, specializing in claims administration and business intelligence. The internship role involves supporting the HealthRules Payer team by tracking state Medicaid updates, summarizing regulatory guidance, and assisting in the development of a centralized regulatory calendar. Responsibilities: - Maintain a running tracker of state Medicaid work‑requirement updates, including effective dates, implementation status, and notable policy differences - Identify and summarize new regulatory guidance or proposed rules that may impact HealthEdge products or clients - Support the development and upkeep of a centralized regulatory calendar with key deadlines and milestones - Research Medicaid work‑requirement implementation across states and produce a clear, client‑ready readiness brief - Build a repeatable process for monitoring industry sentiment on LinkedIn and other sources, tagging and summarizing insights for the regulatory team - Synthesize regulatory trends and external commentary into concise updates that help internal teams understand emerging themes and impacts Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Health Policy, Healthcare Policy, Legislative Analysis, or related field - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Strong presentation development skills - Understands the basics of a healthcare system - Ability to work independently and with a team - Detail oriented - Resourceful and able to self-direct Required Skills: Health Policy, Regulatory Analysis Important Skills: Presentation Development, Communication Skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-Directed, Detail Oriented, Team Collaboration Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Structured paid 12-week virtual internship program, Workshops focused on resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, and more