Health Insurance Specialist

Health Insurance Specialist Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS] (Seattle WA / Dallas TX / Atlanta GA / Philadelphia PA / Woodlawn MD / Hybrid) Open date: May 14, 2026 Closing date: May 20, 2026 Pay scale & grade:

GS 9 - 12

Salary:

$65,271 - $133,142 per year Several vacancies in Atlanta, GA Woodlawn, MD Philadelphia, PA Dallas, TX Seattle, WA Telework eligible? Yes, as determined by agency policy Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO). As a Health Insurance Specialist, GS-0107-9/11/12, you will perform program policy work related to national health insurance programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Marketplace Exchange/private health insurance. Duties Interpret statute and develop Federal regulations, policy statements, and other program guidance. Propose modifications to policies to reflect changes or trends in the health care industry, program objectives and the needs of beneficiaries. Review and evaluate proposed, modified, or new legislation and regulations to assess the impact on CMS programs. Provide technical assistance to stakeholders (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance that provide health care and drug services, and Providers), on CMS requirements.