Lex Frieden Inclusive Policy & Advocacy Intern - Summer 2022
DESCRIPTION
SHIFT: Day Job
SCHEDULE: Full-time
Your Talent. Our Vision. AT ANTHEM, INC., it’s a powerful combination, and the foundation upon which we’re creating greater care for our members, greater value for our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will DRIVE THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE.
This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work that means more to you and those we serve at one of America's leading health benefits companies and a Fortune Top 50 Company.
As part of Anthem’s Inclusive Policy & Advocacy Team within Public Affairs, the INCLUSIVE POLICY & ADVOCACY INTERN will assist in ensuring people with disabilities and older adults are included in healthcare and essential life discussions that will affect independence and access to care and services, as well as reducing healthcare disparities and equities.
This position will be hosted virtually and intern candidates will need to demonstrate a blend of talents and skills including:
Primary responsibilities include:
Policy and demographic research
Tracking relevant legislation and news impacting disability and healthcare related policy
Engagement with disability and aging stakeholders
Stakeholder meeting and conference planning and participation
Reviewing and responding to Requests for Proposals, and collateral development
Work with internal stakeholders in areas such as Inclusion & Diversity, Commercial and Medicaid business divisions, Public Policy, Business Development, as well as with individuals in the external advocacy, provider, and legislative communities
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be enrolled in a full-time graduate program at an accredited college or university during internship
Pursuing a degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Informatics, Policy, Advocacy, Public Health, or other related degrees
This internship is from June to August and is 40 hours per week/or 20 hours per week depending on school schedule in a virtual setting
ANTHEM, INC. HAS BEEN NAMED AS A FORTUNE 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR®, IS RANKED AS ONE OF THE 2020 WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES AMONG HEALTH INSURERS BY FORTUNE MAGAZINE, AND A 2020 AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR DIVERSITY BY FORBES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY AND APPLY, PLEASE VISIT US AT CAREERS.ANTHEMINC.COM. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DISABILITY/VETERAN. ANTHEM PROMOTES THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES IN A CULTURALLY COMPETENT MANNER AND CONSIDERS CULTURAL COMPETENCY WHEN EVALUATING APPLICANTS FOR ALL ANTHEM POSITIONS.
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading. Through its affiliated companies, Elevance Health serves more than 106 million people, including 42 million within its family of health plans. We aim to be the most innovative, valuable and inclusive partner.