Long-Term Care Rate Setting Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

Responsibilities

• Developing semi-annual NF rates and managing rate adjustments throughout the year (e.g. CHOW/CHOP updates, new facilities, and rate reconsiderations).
• Performing data analysis related to NF claims, cost reports, franchise permit fee, and upper payment limit calculations.
• Maintaining and operating NF rate setting components within the Ohio Medicaid Enterprise System (OMES).
• Reviewing legislative proposals, inquiries, statutes, and rules related to NF rates, providing feedback, cost estimates, and budget projections.
• Collaborating with teams across Policy, Budget, Data Governance, Fiscal, Franchise Permit Fee, and LTC Enrollment to ensure consistent communication and alignment on rate related initiatives.
• Managing the NF Private Room Incentive Program (e.g. rule review, application approvals and denials, attestation processes, and monitoring claims to ensure spending remains within the cap).
• Monitoring NF enrollment, MDS trends, cost report patterns, Medicaid days, licensed beds, and other key data to support projections and policy development.
• Responding to inquiries from NF associations, managed care plans, and providers regarding NF rates.

Requirements

• Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 mos. exp. in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis).
• Or 12 months experience has Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293.

Qualifications

Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file.

Skills

• Health Administration
• Technical Skills: Public Health, Program Management
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Pay

$40.40/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Agency Contact Name and Information

HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 16, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Agency Overview

About Us: Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help. Responsibilities Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by: Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served. Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs. Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes. Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care. Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.