Public Policy Intern - Summer 2027

Elevance Health•Washington, DC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Policy Intern will support Elevance Health’s public policy team by analyzing federal and state policy developments affecting healthcare and preparing policy summaries and other written materials. Working with team members, the intern will contribute to developing public policy positions and strategic initiatives. The internship is a 12-week, full-time program running from May 17, 2027, through August 6, 2027. It is offered in partnership with Indiana University’s Capital Campus program, with recruitment focused on Indiana University students. The role is based in Washington, DC, and requires full-time work from the posted location. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The role is classified as Non-Management, Non-Exempt. If assigned to a Government Business Division entity, the position carries a sensitive-position designation and may entail additional requirements, such as more frequent or stringent background checks or government clearances, role-specific training, monitoring, segregation-of-duties principles, and sensitive-data handling instructions.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a BA/BS or MA/MS degree program in public policy, health policy, public health, political science, health administration, business, or a related major.
Candidates pursuing other majors may also be considered if they have demonstrated interest in or experience with public policy.
The internship requires full-time work at the posted Washington, DC location; candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Interest in public policy and the healthcare industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in developing presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including AI tools such as Copilot.
Candidates graduating in December 2027 or May 2028 with a GPA of 3.2 or higher are preferred.

Responsibilities

Track federal and state legislation, regulations, and other developments affecting healthcare.
Review policy proposals to identify key provisions, proposed changes to existing policy, and potential implications for the organization and the people it serves.
Draft issue briefs, policy summaries, and presentations to support internal discussions and policy development.
Attend policy briefings and prepare detailed summaries documenting key insights.
Assist team members in developing and refining public policy positions, recommendations, and responses to policy proposals.