Health Networks & Government Programs Internship

Why choose an internship with Wellmark? We strive to offer meaningful work that assists in your professional development and provides value to the team. You will gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in school to practice this summer during our  2026 Summer Internship Program. You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants, and gain practical, hands-on work experience. 

If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us! 

What’s Health Networks & Government Programs at Wellmark? This team works with stakeholders to define long-term network payment strategy and to design complex provider network strategies for physician, hospital, and all other health care entities ensuring alignment with division and corporate objectives, focusing on total cost of care for our members. This role will actively partner with multiple areas across the division including Network Economics, Provider Relations, Payment Integrity, Government Network teams and Network Performance teams. 

What projects might I support? Although subject to change, examples of projects you will be contributing to include: 

• Provide day to day experiences of collaboration and partnership with various health networks and government program teams; focus on networking, small scale deliverables, building interpersonal relationships, exposure to cross divisional elements of Wellmark organization  
• Ability to use problem solving skills in an independent but team supportive approach, competing research and self-driven deliverables utilizing strong communication skills (written, verbal, facilitation) and relying on collaborative results-oriented approach  
• Desire to strengthen business acumen in health care industry and self-driven team environment 
• Support other in-flight projects and presentations meant to inform senior leaders across Wellmark 

Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next! Review the qualifications below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests, submit your application today! 

This internship will start in May of 2026, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines. 

• Current sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student studying Health Care Management, Public Health or related program 
• Prior experience in a business setting 
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and evaluate data  
• Excellent research, problem solving and presentation skills  
• Ability to measure and evaluate data 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the business areas 
• Ability to see a task through to completion independently and as a team member 
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, e.g. Excel and Word 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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