Medicaid Health Plans of America - MHPA 2026
Event Date
September 28–30, 2026
Location
San Antonio, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) Annual Conference — MHPA26 — is billed as the nation's largest and only conference exclusively dedicated to Medicaid managed care organizations. It convenes executives, policymakers, and innovators at a pivotal moment for the Medicaid program, taking place September 28-30, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
The event draws a high-level professional audience. Attendees include executive managed care leaders from all the major multistate, regional, and single-state Medicaid managed care organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit, along with Medicaid thought leaders, beneficiary advocates and allies, policymakers, regulators, and Medicaid-focused innovators and disruptors.
MHPA26 is designed to help the industry collaboratively navigate the future of Medicaid. Featuring keynote sessions and focused educational tracks on Access to Care, Complex Care, Hot Topics, and Policy, MHPA26 delivers unmatched expertise from industry leaders. It is the essential platform for building meaningful relationships, sharing strategies, and driving innovation in Medicaid managed care.
Show Highlights
MHPA26 combines high-level keynotes with practical, track-based education and dedicated networking. Key features include:
- Four educational session tracks — Access to Care, Complex Care, Hot Topics, and Policy — focused on the promise of managed care and its collaboration with stakeholders to strengthen the Medicaid program and improve the lives of its enrollees.
- Keynote sessions that highlight members' national strategic priorities.
- Health plan member speakers from leading Medicaid organizations, with past participating plans including Aetna, AmeriHealth Caritas, Elevance Health, Centene, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, CareSource, and others.
- Networking and exhibits — the conference emphasizes substance over spin, with an exhibit hall and receptions where attendees build meaningful relationships. MHPA's Annual Conference is all about substance, not spin — it's a gathering where attendees build meaningful relationships, not just network.
Registration
Registration is in-person only and completed online, with payment required at the time of registration through a secure server; VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Registration fees include admission to all conference sessions, exhibit hall, (2) breakfasts, (2) lunches, refreshment breaks, and conference receptions.
Registration categories and fees:
- MHPA Health Plan Members and MHPA State Affiliates — $795
- Academic Attendees — $995 (must be pre-approved)
- MHPA Partner Organizations — $1,595
- Non-MHPA Member Health Plans — $1,795
- Industry Affiliates — $2,495
- Conference Speakers — $595 (discount code provided in speaker acceptance email)
- Federal, State, Local Government Officials — Complimentary (must be pre-approved)
Government officials must be pre-approved for registration, and academics must be pre-approved for registration. Registration fees are fully refundable if cancelled by Monday, August 31, 2026; no refunds will be issued after August 31, and name substitutions are permitted. Exhibitor registration takes place via the MHPA26 Exhibitor Management Portal, which opens at a later date.
History
The MHPA Annual Conference is presented by Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA). Founded in 1995, MHPA represents the interests of the Medicaid managed care industry through advocacy and research. The association is based in Washington, D.C., with a goal of supporting innovative policy solutions that enhance coordinated, comprehensive, cost-effective, and quality healthcare for all Medicaid enrollees. The conference is held annually; the 2026 edition (MHPA26) is in San Antonio, following prior editions including MHPA25.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the MHPA26 conference held?
The MHPA 2026 Annual Conference takes place September 28-30, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. It is an in-person only conference.
Who should attend the MHPA Annual Conference?
The conference is designed for executive managed care leaders from major multistate, regional, and single-state Medicaid managed care organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit. It also draws Medicaid thought leaders, beneficiary advocates, policymakers, regulators, and Medicaid-focused innovators.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
Registration is completed online with payment due at the time of registration. Fees range from $795 for MHPA health plan members to $2,495 for industry affiliates, with complimentary registration for pre-approved government officials. Fees include all sessions, the exhibit hall, two breakfasts, two lunches, refreshment breaks, and receptions.
What is the hotel room rate and booking deadline?
MHPA has a room block at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk at a discounted rate of $275 per night (single/double) plus taxes and fees. The rate is available until the block sells out or the cut-off date of Friday, September 4, 2026, whichever comes first.
What topics and sessions does MHPA26 cover?
MHPA26 features keynote sessions plus four educational tracks: Access to Care, Complex Care, Hot Topics, and Policy. The content focuses on strengthening the Medicaid program and improving outcomes for enrollees through managed care.
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