Rhode Island Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC)

Overview

Rhode Island Medicaid is looking for a diverse group of Medicaid stakeholders to help us improve our agency. Starting in July 2025, Rhode Island Medicaid is creating a Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC). The MAC is replacing the current Medicaid Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) and the Medicaid Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) in Rhode Island. 

The MAC advises Rhode Island Medicaid about potential ways to improve the Medicaid program by providing a sounding board and, as an advisory group, give Rhode Island Medicaid feedback on current and evolving issues. 

We’re currently accepting MAC applications and encourage those who qualify to apply. 

What is the MAC?

The MAC is a group of up to 25 people who represent advocates, clinicians and administrators, community partners, and state, local or community-based organizations. The MAC must also include representatives from the Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC).  Learn more about the BAC. 

• From the period of July 9, 2025-July 9, 2026, 10% of the MAC membership will include BAC members.
• From the period of July 10, 2026-July 10, 2027, 20% of the MAC membership will include BAC members.
• And thereafter 25% of MAC members must come from the BAC.

Goals of the MAC  

The MAC provides guidance, in an advisory role, to the Medicaid program, as well as the Medicaid Program Director, on high priority issues, challenges, policies, and operational decisions regarding program administration and the experiences of Medicaid members in Rhode Island. The MAC, with the support from the Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) and Medicaid, is responsible for submitting an annual report describing its activities, the activities of the BAC, topics discussed, recommendations, as well as the responses given to the recommended actions. The first annual report is due on July 1, 2026.   

What MAC Members Can Expect

MAC meetings are four times a year and can take place in person, virtually, or hybrid. Members also have the option to dial in using a telephone. MAC members are required to attend all meetings unless they have an unavoidable conflict. 

How to Get Involved

We invite you to apply to the MAC if you are a representative of: 

• Local community-based organizations that provide services to Medicaid beneficiaries.
• Clinicians and/or administrators that have experience with the health and social needs of Medicaid beneficiaries. This may include, but may not be limited to, primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, oral health, and long-term care providers and associations.
• Medicaid managed care organizations (MCO) or an association representing more than one such MCO.
• Representatives from a local Rhode Island tribe.
• Other state agencies that serve Medicaid beneficiaries (for example, state mental health authority, state child welfare authority, state department of health, state department of human services) as ex-officio, non-voting members.

If you’re interested in joining the MAC, click here for the online application. If you need a paper copy of the application, or have any questions, contact Damaris Teixeira at damaris.r.teixeira@ohhs.ri.gov or at 401-462-6577.