Public Policy Intern - Summer 2027

• Track federal and state legislation, regulations, and other developments affecting healthcare
• Review policy proposals to identify key provisions, proposed changes to existing policy, and potential implications for the organization and people it serves
• Draft issue briefs, policy summaries, and presentations to support internal discussions and policy development
• Attend policy briefings and create detailed summaries to document key insights
• Assist team members in developing and refining public policy positions, recommendations, and responses to policy proposals

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• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS or an MA/MS degree program in public policy, health policy, public health, political science, health administration, business, or related major. Candidates pursuing other majors who have demonstrated interest in or experience with public policy will also be considered.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences :

• Interest in public policy and the healthcare industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in developing presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including AI tools such as Copilot.
• Candidates graduating in Dec 2027 or May 2028 with a 3.2 GPA or higher are preferred. Other candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will also be considered.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $19.78 to $28.26

Location(s): District of Columbia (Washington, DC)

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.