Intern - Public Policy and Government Affairs

HealthEquity•Remote,

2d•$17 - $20•Remote

About The Position

The Public Policy and Government Affairs team seeks an intern to assist with research and writing in support of the team’s advocacy efforts and the HealthEquity mission more broadly. The intern will conduct research in the healthcare policy space, analyze and report on findings. The intern will also assist with other PPGA projects as assigned.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in public policy, political science, government, law, communications, economics or related field
Coursework or academic projects focused on healthcare policy, tax policy, or regulatory affairs preferred.
Experience working with legislative tracking tools, databases, or CRM systems preferred
Prior involvement in student government, campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public service a plus
Strong interest in public policy, government processes, healthcare policy, and consumer-directed benefits
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding or willingness to learn about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), employer sponsored benefits, and federal regulatory agencies (e.g., IRS, Treasury, DOL)

Responsibilities

Conduct Policy Research: Support the public policy and government affairs team by researching federal and state legislation, regulatory proposals, and agency guidance related to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), consumer-directed health plans, tax policy, and healthcare affordability.
Analyze and Summarize Findings: Prepare clear and concise research summaries, policy briefs, and memos that explain potential impacts on HSAs, account holders, employers, and the broader consumer-directed benefits industry.
Support Advocacy Materials: Assist in developing talking points, backgrounders, one-pagers, and briefing materials that communicate the organization’s positions to policymakers, industry partners, and coalition stakeholders.
Assist with Stakeholder Engagement: Help prepare materials for meetings with congressional offices, agency staff, trade associations, and coalition partners. Participate in virtual briefings when appropriate and document key takeaways.
Support Research Projects: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on HSA utilization trends, demographic insights, tax impacts, employer adoption, and policy scenarios. Compile data, review external reports, and contribute to impact assessments for proposed legislative or regulatory changes.
Provide Administrative and Organizational Support: Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, data entry, legislative trackers, and document management to support the government affairs workflow.
Contribute to Special Projects: Support cross-functional initiatives, public policy campaigns, industry events, and other assignments that advance the organization’s government affairs and advocacy objectives.