There will soon be three types of groups to advise DMS on the Medicaid program: the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (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 (MAC) 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 new MAC will be in September 2025.
- Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC): In accordance with new federal requirements, DMS is also creating a new Beneficiary Advisory Council (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 improve the program. The initial meeting of the BAC will be in September 2025.
- Technical Advisory Committees (TACs): Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) represent a specific provider type or are individuals representing Medicaid beneficiaries. These meetings will continue as currently scheduled.
Additional information on these changes is provided below: