Job Description
Medicare Hospice Advocacy Associate - Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience).
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHC&H)
Full-Time | Exempt
Remote (+): Must be available for Periodic on-site Association Educational Events.
Position Purpose
The Medicare Hospice Advocacy Associate supports the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHC&H) Government Relations and Regulatory Departments in advancing policies that support access to quality home care and hospice services across Texas. This role focuses on Medicare Home Health and Hospice policy, CMS rulemaking, and federal legislative developments.
Key Responsibilities
This role supports activities in the Government Relations and Regulatory Area.
- Legislative Engagement: Support district-specific outreach, support development of legislator notebooks, one pager development, communications, assist in PAC strategy execution and regulatory initiatives that support the TAHC&H priorities.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Track HHSC rulemaking, HHSC and relevant state agency policies. Follow federal legislative developments, CMS rule making and policy changes relevant to each segment (Home Health and Hospice).
- Data & Messaging: Translate provider data into compelling advocacy materials (infographics, one-pagers, ROI narratives). Message relevant legislative and regulatory information to members specific to their specialty using TAHCH communication channels.
- Member Communications & Coordination: Serve as the first point of contact for association member communications, including managing inquiries received through the regulatory inbox.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Provide support in departmental collaborations with Medicare Advantage Programs for relevant associations, coalition partners, state and federal agencies.
- Public Awareness: Support media strategy, including SaveHomeCare.org content.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Health Administration, Political Science, or related healthcare field.
- 2+ years of experience in association work, government affairs, health policy, legislative advocacy, or state agency experience.
- Deep understanding of Medicare Home Health and Hospice Benefit structure, CMS regulatory framework and Federal legislative processes.
- Strong writing, presentation, customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with or within MCOs, provider organizations, or regulatory agencies preferred.
About TAHC&H
The Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice represents providers delivering essential home health, hospice, personal assistance, and pediatric care services across Texas. TAHC&H advocates for policies that ensure access to care, protect patient choice, and strengthen the home care and hospice workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote