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This is a Notice of Intent to Award document from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid announcing the selection of an administrator for the Agency Appeals and Hearings position under RFA #20260609 and RFX #3150006876. The Division solicited applications for this position and received four responsive and responsible submissions from Amanda Heard, Carol Redfield Mims, Terri Bennett, and Valerie Henry. A three-member evaluation committee from the Division reviewed all applicants, and the Division intends to award the contract to Terri Bennett. The initial contract term commences August 5, 2026, with automatic annual renewals unless either party provides written notice of termination. The position requires supervision of five to eight employees responsible for reviewing appeals, coordinating hearings, serving as hearing officers, and managing contracts with outside legal counsel and external vendors. Work is performed 20 to 40 hours per week at the Division's Central Office at 550 High Street in Jackson, Mississippi.

The position carries a compensation rate of $50.00 per hour, with the Division providing FICA contributions and other legally required payments. The Division retains sole discretion to adjust the hourly rate based on the Administrator's performance and fund availability, with adjustments capped at the rise in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) since the most recent adjustment. The minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, five years of direct management experience, relevant experience with administrative appeals and hearings in a government agency, and experience managing contractors and budgets. The application deadline was June 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with submissions required via email to Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov and Faye.Christian@medicaid.ms.gov.