Beneficiary Advisory Council

Real Stories. Real Impact. Join fellow Medicaid recipients to share ideas, raise voices, and build a healthier Nevada.

Council Background

Medicaid works best when it is driven by the voices and experience of its members. Nevada Medicaid recognizes the importance of including Medicaid beneficiaries and their families in understanding their health-related needs to effectively shape programs and policies. This is why we are launching the Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC)!

The BAC is comprised of current and former Medicaid community health members with lived experience. BAC participants will have the opportunity to voice their concerns on various topics related to Medicaid policy. Included but not limited to service, quality of service, and other health and medical care services relating to the Medicaid program.

We are currently recruiting for the Beneficiary Advisory Council for the following positions:

Current or former Medicaid recipient
Individuals with direct experience with Medicaid beneficiaries such as caregivers or family members

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Members

Name	Council Position
Medicaid Administrator, Ann Jensen	Member of Executive Leadership.
Bill Sims	A current Medicaid recipient.
Azraella Gravelle	A current Medicaid recipient.
Jessica Funderburk	A current Medicaid recipient.
Grace Larkins (Chair)	A former or current recipient of Medicaid or individuals with direct experience with Medicaid beneficiaries such as a caregiver or family members.
Kaelani Queen	A former or current recipient of Medicaid or individuals with direct experience with Medicaid beneficiaries such as a caregiver of family members.
Brooke Blanco	A former or current recipient of Medicaid or individuals with direct experience with Medicaid beneficiaries such as a caregiver of family members.
VACANT	A former or current recipient of Medicaid or individuals with direct experience with Medicaid beneficiaries such as a caregiver of family members.

Meetings and Agendas

The BAC meets quarterly; the next meeting is scheduled for November 10th, 2025.

Draft meeting minutes will be posted on the Meeting Archives page within 30 days of each meeting.

To view past meetings, visit our YouTube page.

Regulatory

Resources for Members

Contact Us

communityandprovider@nvha.nv.gov