Cost Report Auditor Intern - Summer 2026

Role Snapshot

The Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of two key components. The first component involves gaining practical experience to supplement academic coursework and prepare for future career pursuits. This will be comprised of a hands-on role within a functional area related to a relevant field of study. Each internship incorporates responsibilities and tasks which support the business objectives and client service offerings, while providing ongoing collaboration with experienced departmental colleagues and exposure to "real world" business demands. The second element centers on exposure to corporate culture and professional development. Interns will participate in discussions focused on building soft-skills and business acumen. This intern will assist in accepting and reviewing Medicare cost reports in accordance with government requirements for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure accurate reporting of statistical and financial data reported. This role has a direct impact on confirming the US Tax funded Medicare program is working efficiently and is cost effective.

Start Date: June 2026
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr.

This role is a remote role.

We are open to remote work in the following approved states:

Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

In this role you will:

• Shadow team members to observe day-to-day accountabilities and gain insights into industry practices, processes, and techniques.
• Review Medicare cost reports to determine if the report is deemed acceptable based on the criteria provided.
• Review cost reports to determine appropriate interim payments due to the provider based on the criteria.
• Review cost reports to determine final payment due to/from the provider based on the criteria.

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

• Are interested in healthcare and want to understand how Medicare and government-funded programs work from a financial and regulatory perspective.
• Have an analytical mindset and enjoy reviewing detailed data to ensure accuracy and compliance with strict regulations.
• Are passionate about making an impact on a program that directly benefits millions of people through efficient and cost-effective healthcare services.

What will I gain from this role?

• Gain practical experience in reviewing and analyzing Medicare cost reports, learning the ins and outs of government reporting requirements and compliance.
• Develop a deeper understanding of how Medicare works and the critical role it plays in providing healthcare to millions of Americans, including its financial and operational aspects.
• Enhance your skills in auditing, financial analysis, and data review, with exposure to the specific regulations and standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Be currently pursuing a degree in higher education or recent graduate.
• Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.

Remote Work Requirements

• Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your co
• High speed cable or fiber internet
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information

Who We Are

WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly 80 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS' culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce-both current and future-to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition.

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This position supports services under Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contract(s). As such, the role is subject to all applicable federal regulations, CMS contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including but not limited to standards for data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. CMS contractors and their personnel are subject to screening and background investigation including fingerprinting prior to being granted access to information systems and/or sensitive data to safeguard government resources that provide critical services.