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October 13, 2026
Media Contact: Kristen Lambert, Kristen.Lambert@oha.oregon.gov
Medicaid Advisory Committee Accepting Applications
What: OHA’s Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is recruiting for three (3) open committee positions:
- A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 (preferably primary care); and
- Two members of the general public
When: Apply by November 6, 2026, for early consideration. Positions will be appointed in early January 2027.
About: Ideal candidates are committed to eliminating inequities and improving health care access and quality for Oregonians who are enrolled in Oregon’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). MAC members are selected by the director of Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and appointed by the Governor to serve one, three-year term. People from all areas of the state are encouraged to apply.
The MAC is a federally mandated body that advises the Oregon Health Policy Board, OHA, and the Oregon Department of Human Services about the operation of Oregon's Medicaid program.
Key responsibilities & time commitment:
- Attending at least 80 percent of committee meetings, which are held eight times each year (attendance can be virtual), from 9 a.m. to noon on the last Wednesday of Jan., Feb., April, May (retreat, extended to 2 p.m.), June, Sept., Oct., and the first Wednesday in Dec.
- Engaging in policy-level discussions about health care in Oregon
- Working to elevate the voices and perspectives of OHP members, providers and other partners
- Spending approximately one to two additional hours each month to prepare for meetings. For more information and materials from previous meetings, please visit the MAC’s website.
Compensation and travel reimbursement are available for eligible members.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working to improve Oregon’s Medicaid program through the work of the MAC, please go to the appropriate application below.
External - New Applicants
- New applicants please apply externally HERE
- You will be instructed to create a Workday profile using an email and password
- Sign in, search for Medicaid Advisory Committee, and select the Apply button
- Detailed guidance on how to apply externally can be found - HERE
Internal – New Applicants
Applicants who are already board members applying for reappointment or would like to apply for another board, and/or current state workers, please apply internally:
- Log into Workday – HERE
- On the homepage, click on Menu and then select
- Click on Internal – Find
- Search for Medicaid Advisory Committee and select the Apply
- Detailed guidance on how to apply internally can also be found – HERE
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application consists of: contact information, short personal bio, responses to application questions, demographic information, uploaded resume, background check questions*, voluntary disclosures, and additional tasks (prompted by Workday).
*Applicants are subject to a background check, and additional vetting may apply for some board positions. Notifying us about something in your past does not necessarily mean that you cannot or will not be appointed; but, it is important that you disclose this information in the beginning of the process. Please ensure your fiscal responsibilities are in order when applying. Non-compliant issues may delay or jeopardize your potential appointment.
Contact: If you have questions, please contact Sarah Wetherson (mac.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov, 503-793-1920).
You can get this document in other languages, large print, braille or a format you prefer free of charge. Contact MAC.Info@odhsoha.oregon.gov or 971-304-9642. We accept all relay calls.
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