There will soon be three types of groups to advise DMS on the Medicaid program: the Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC), the Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC), and Technical Advisory Committees (TACs).
- Medicaid Advisory Committee
(MAC): In accordance with new federal requirements, the current Advisory Council for Medical Assistance will expand to include representatives from more organizations and more individuals with lived Medicaid experience. The name will change to the Medicaid Advisory Committee but the acronym, MAC, will stay the same. The initial meeting of the Medicaid Advisory Committee will be in September 2025. DMS has finalized the MAC membership type and term lengths for the different positions.
- Beneficiary Advisory Council
(BAC): In accordance with new federal requirements, DMS is also creating a new BAC for current and former Medicaid members and their caregivers and/or family. The BAC is designed to ensure people with lived Medicaid experience have the opportunity to effect Medicaid policy and decision making. The initial meeting of the BAC will be in September 2025. There will be fifteen (15) BAC members. Ten (10) will be current Medicaid members or former Medicaid members and five (5) will be parents, guardians or caregivers of Medicaid members.
- Technical Advisory Committees
(TACs): TACs represent a specific provider type or are individuals representing Medicaid beneficiaries. These meetings will continue as currently scheduled.
DMS will let applicants know if they have been selected or not by the end of June. A final list of MAC members will be posted on this landing page no later than July 7, 2025. BAC members have the option to keep their names private so a final BAC membership list may not be posted until after the first meeting.
Additional information on these changes is provided below: