JILL HAYDEN
New Berlin,IL
Summary
Extensive executive, government and public policy experience, including positions with the following: Sellers Dorsey, Medicaid Policy Network, Meridian Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Cigna-HealthSpring, Illinois Primary Health Care Association, Office of the Governor, and the Illinois House of Representatives. Experience in Medicaid consulting, client relationships, health care management, state and federal advocacy, legislation, public policy, and government administration. Academic background includes an undergraduate degree in political science and a graduate degree in labor relations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Sellers Dorsey
Remote, United States
11.2021 - Current
- Member of the Sellers Dorsey National Consulting Team, responsible for oversight and participation in a number of projects, helping clients on all sides of Medicaid realize opportunities to enhance the lives of people where they live and work.
Owner/President
Medicaid Policy Network, LLC
Springfield IL
01.2020 - 12.2021
- As founder and President of the Medicaid Policy Network, LLC, responsible for all activities associated with connecting Illinois Medicaid stakeholder clients – health plans, providers, trade associations and advocacy organizations – through policy and programmatic interpretation tailored to their specific business models and areas of expertise.
Senior Director of Medicaid Policy
Meridian Health Plan
Chicago/Springfield, IL
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Responsible for tracking and developing positions on all legislative and regulatory policies related to the implementation and administration of Medicaid managed care in Illinois
- Serve as the Meridian Health Plan staff representative for the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans.
Director of Medicaid Policy
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois
Chicago/Springfield, IL
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Responsible for tracking and developing positions on all legislative and regulatory policies related to the implementation and administration of Medicaid managed care in Illinois
- Serve as the BCBSIL staff representative for the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans.
Director of Government Relations & Civic Affairs
Cigna-HealthSpring
Chicago/Springfield, IL
05.2013 - 07.2014
- Served as the government relations liaison to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services related to the coordination of care for seniors and persons with disabilities enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid
- Managed community outreach staff and activities to engage stakeholders
- Represented the company before public officials and staff on matters related to public policy.
Director of Public Policy and Governmental Affairs
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Springfield, IL
12.2006 - 05.2013
- Provided advocacy at both state and federal levels of government on behalf of the statewide trade association of Federally Qualified Health Centers and the underserved individuals and communities they serve.
Director of Boards & Commissions
Office of the Governor
Springfield, IL
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Managed the Governor’s executive appointments process and oversaw several state agencies on an administrative and policy level.
Research/Appropriations Analyst
Illinois House of Representatives, Office of the Speaker
Springfield, IL
08.2000 - 12.2002
- Analyzed several state agency budgets, including Medicaid; staffed a number of House committees; and conducted research on various legislative and fiscal issues for members of the House of Representatives.
Education
MHRIR - Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of Illinois
01.2001
BA - Political Science
Southern Illinois University
01.1998
Timeline
Director
Sellers Dorsey
11.2021 - Current
Owner/President
Medicaid Policy Network, LLC
01.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Director of Medicaid Policy
Meridian Health Plan
07.2016 - 12.2019
Director of Medicaid Policy
BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois
07.2014 - 07.2016
Director of Government Relations & Civic Affairs
Cigna-HealthSpring
05.2013 - 07.2014
Director of Public Policy and Governmental Affairs
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
12.2006 - 05.2013
Director of Boards & Commissions
Office of the Governor
01.2003 - 12.2006
Research/Appropriations Analyst
Illinois House of Representatives, Office of the Speaker
08.2000 - 12.2002
MHRIR - Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of Illinois
BA - Political Science
Southern Illinois University
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