Managerial, planning, coordinating, and public relations work for the Department of Social Welfare involving direction of the Office of Vermont Health Access and its programs.
Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical employees.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Social Welfare. Develops policies and procedures for Medicaid and Health Access programs in conformity with state laws and federal regulations. Establishes methods and processes relating to the utilization of, and payment for, care and services available to recipients to safeguard against unnecessary utilization, and to assure payments are reasonable and consistent with economy and quality of care. Proposes legislation and reviews and analyzes other proposals which impact upon Medicaid. Manages contracting activities.