Michelle Martin

Michelle is Vice President & Counsel of Complex Care, serving as a trusted advisor on a broad range of health care matters. She was recently appointed to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for the Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care,  furthering her commitment to advancing home-based care solutions.

Previously, Michelle was Senior Policy Director for Complex Care at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. In this capacity, she spearheaded the development of policy strategies, advocacy efforts, and thought leadership to expand access to long-term services and supports for Medicaid beneficiaries, including dually eligible individuals and those requiring early interventions to prevent health decline. Her work emphasized fostering collaborative partnerships to ensure individuals can live healthy, fulfilling lives in the settings they prefer.

Before her tenure at UnitedHealthcare, Michelle served as Executive Director of Complex Care at AHIP, where she led the organization’s initiatives across the long-term care continuum. Her dedication to improving Medicaid access and services is deeply personal, inspired by her experience as a caregiver for her grandmother. This passion has shaped her career, which includes advocating for the Affordable Care Act as a lobbyist and holding various policy-focused roles aimed at enhancing long-term services and supports.

Michelle began her career practicing law in her home state of Michigan before relocating to the Washington, D.C. area in 2008. Her extensive experience, both personal and professional, continues to drive her mission to improve access to care and quality of life for Medicaid beneficiaries nationwide.