National Association of Medicaid Directors

The National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) is a bipartisan, nonprofit, professional organization representing leaders of state Medicaid agencies across the country. NAMD members drive major innovations in health care while overseeing Medicaid, one of the nation’s most vital health care safety net programs, which covers more than 70 million Americans. NAMD serves as the voice for state Medicaid directors in national policy discussions, supports state-driven policies and practices that strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of Medicaid and actively monitors emerging issues in Medicaid and health care policy.

With members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the 5 U.S. territories, we hold unparalleled insight into the experiences of Medicaid leaders at the state level. (NAMD also supports a network of dozens of former Medicaid directors.) The organization is led by a board of directors comprised of Medicaid directors representing all areas of the country and has expert staff members based in Washington, D.C.

NAMD not only supports Medicaid directors, but also serves as an authoritative resource in national policy discussions to the broader healthcare community including federal and state policymakers, advocacy groups, private sector businesses and other stakeholders.