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

People can apply to serve on the MAC or the BAC when applications open on July 27th, 2026 at 12:00 AM. The deadline for applications is August 31st, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Apply here: https://mndhs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WtreyojXEqkCEu

The application will ask about your background, your experience with Medicaid, and why you want to serve.

You do not need to be a policy expert to apply for the BAC. Your lived experience is important.

Application timeline

  • July 27th, 2026: Applications open
  • August 31st 2026: Applications close
  • September 2026: DHS begins reviewing applications and will contact applicants for interviews.
  • Late October 2026: First BAC meeting
  • After the first BAC meeting: First MAC meeting

Dates may change. DHS will update this page when more information is ready.

Governance

Reports

Contact us

Please contact DHS by emailing Nenick.Vu@state.mn.us. Please include “MAC/BAC” in the subject line. To reach someone by phone, call 651-431-2008.