Internship - Medicare Strategy Associate

Job Description

SIHO Internship Job Description

SIHO Internship Overview – Summer 2026

Welcome to the SIHO Summer Internship Program! We are thrilled to offer college students the chance to embark on an immersive, 12-week journey into the dynamic health insurance industry. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience, valuable industry insights, community engagement, and meaningful professional growth opportunities.

Program Duration: May 18 – August 7, 2026 (12-week program)

Program Highlights:

Hands-On Departmental Experience: Dive into department-specific tasks, gaining practical experience and exposure to the inner workings of the health insurance industry. Work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to impactful, real-world projects.

Weekly Industry Leader Sessions: Participate in weekly discussions with industry experts on topics such as emerging trends, market insights, and career advice. Build connections and expand your professional network.

Capstone Project Presentation: Develop and present a comprehensive end-of-summer project to SIHO’s executive leadership team. Demonstrate your understanding, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Community Engagement: Embrace SIHO's commitment to social responsibility through organized volunteer initiatives. Connect with the community and contribute to positive change.

Previous Internship opportunities: We are finalizing the specific roles, but previous positions have included:

- Provider Services

- Marketing

- Provider Contracting

- Corporate Operations

- Medical Management

- Member Services

- IT Helpdesk

- Medicare Compliance

- MTA Sales and Communication

- Medicare Strategy

- Vendor Management

About Medicare Strategy

Medicare Strategy focuses on the long term planning, development, and performance of SIHO’s Medicare product, MyTruAdvantage. This department analyzes market trends, competitive landscapes, regulatory changes, and member experience data to help shape future plan designs and operational priorities. The team collaborates with departments such as Compliance, Marketing, Finance, Member Services, and Provider teams to ensure that MyTruAdvantage products are competitive, compliant, and aligned with member needs. Their work guides key decisions that influence benefits, pricing, growth strategy, and overall direction of the Medicare line of business.

In this role, you will:

Assist with researching Medicare market trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory updates impacting MyTruAdvantage

Help review and organize data related to member experience, benefit performance, and operational outcomes

Participate in cross functional discussions to understand how strategy influences plan design, member communications, compliance requirements, and provider relationships

Support preparation of summaries, reports, or materials used in strategic planning and leadership discussions

Contribute to projects that evaluate benefit improvements, outreach opportunities, or product optimization needs

Gain exposure to the strategic decision making processes that shape Medicare Advantage plan development and future growth initiatives

Qualifications: College students completing their junior or senior year in majors such as Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Finance, Marketing, or related fields. Strong academic performance and a keen interest in the health insurance industry. Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join Us? Gain hands-on experience in a leading health insurance company. Network with top professionals in the field. Explore multiple facets of the health insurance sector. Engage in community-building activities. Present your work to executive leadership, receiving feedback and recognition.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Full-time