Minnesota Medicaid Advisory Committee and Beneficiary Advisory Council

The Minnesota Department of Human Services wants to hear from people who use Medicaid, families, caregivers, health care providers, counties, health plans, Tribal partners, and community partners.

Minnesota is creating two groups:

• The Medicaid Advisory Committee, or MAC, gives advice about Minnesota Medicaid. In Minnesota, Medicaid is also called Medical Assistance.
• The Beneficiary Advisory Council, or BAC, is a group for people who use Medicaid, family members, and caregivers. The BAC helps make sure Medicaid decisions include the voices of people who use the program.

These groups help DHS learn what is working, what is not working, and how Medicaid can better serve people in Minnesota.

What the MAC does

The MAC gives advice to DHS about Medicaid programs and services and includes people with different views and life experiences. This may include people who use Medicaid, caregivers, advocates, providers, counties, health plans, Tribal and urban Indian partners, and community organizations.

What the BAC does

The BAC is centered on people who use Medicaid to give feedback to DHS and to the MAC. BAC members help DHS understand what Medicaid is like in real life.

Apply to be a member

Help shape Minnesota Medicaid: Join the MAC or BAC!

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) wants to hear from you. We are looking for people who use Medicaid (also called Medical Assistance or MA), family members, caregivers, doctors, county staff, health insurance plans, Tribal partners, and community members to join two new advisory groups. These groups will help DHS learn what is working, what isn't, and how we can make Medical Assistance better for everyone in Minnesota.

What are these groups?

The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC): This group gives advice to DHS on Medical Assistance programs and services. It brings together people with many different backgrounds, including healthcare providers, county representatives, Tribal partners, and community organizations, alongside those who use MA.

The Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC): This group is specifically for people who actually use Medical Assistance, their families, and their caregivers. The BAC shares what using MA is like in real life to make sure decision-makers hear directly from the people who rely on these services. You do not need to be a policy expert to apply for the BAC. Your real-life, lived experience is exactly what we need!

Key Application Dates

Mark your calendar!

July 27, 2026: Applications open at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight)
Aug. 31, 2026: Applications close at 11:59 p.m.
September 2026: DHS reviews applications and contacts people for interviews
Late October 2026: First BAC meeting
Late Fall 2026: First MAC meeting (held after the first BAC meeting)

How to Apply

When applications open on July 27, you can apply online: 
Fill out the MAC/BAC Application Form

The application will ask a few simple questions about your background, your experiences with Medical Assistance, and why you want to join.

Governance

Learn how the committees work and make decisions: 
MAC/BAC Bylaws

Reports

See what's happening, what the committees are doing, and what's next: Annual MAC and BAC report:
Annual MAC and BAC report

Questions?

If you have questions or need help, please reach out to us:

Email: Nenick.Vu@state.mn.us (Please put "MAC/BAC" in the subject line)
Phone: 651-431-2008