• Seasoned Medicaid and LTSS leader with nearly two decades of experience to lead plan supporting TennCare members statewide
• Experienced advocate for whole health, rural health, maternal health, and long-term services and supports

Wellpoint Tennessee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elevance Health, announced today that Rachel Chinetti has been named president of the health plan, which provides managed care benefits for TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program serving roughly 1.4 million people statewide.

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Wellpoint Tennessee announced today that Rachel Chinetti has been named president of the health plan, which provides managed care benefits for TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program serving roughly 1.4 million people statewide.

In her new role, Chinetti will lead the health plan’s strategy and operations across Tennessee, focused on advancing whole health and strengthening access, quality, and affordability for TennCare members. She will work closely with state leaders, providers, advocates, and community partners to drive innovation in rural health, maternal health, and long-term services and supports (LTSS), while ensuring members receive coordinated, high-quality care.

“Rachel is a nationally respected Medicaid and LTSS leader whose deep commitment to person-centered care and her extensive experience across provider, managed care, and state Medicaid leadership roles position her to drive meaningful impact for TennCare members,” said Jennie Reynolds, east region Medicaid president for Elevance Health.

Chinetti brings 19 years of Medicaid and LTSS experience, including leadership roles across TennCare programs and, most recently, as Staff Vice President in Elevance Health’s Government Business Division, where she led the national LTSS Center of Excellence. In that role, she guided strategy and innovations that support person-centered care and expanded community-based supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Earlier in her career, Chinetti held leadership positions within Wellpoint Tennessee, contributing to the implementation of Tennessee’s managed LTSS programs and major operational transitions, and at the Bureau of TennCare, where she oversaw quality, compliance, and contract governance for key LTSS initiatives.

A native Tennessean based in Nashville, Chinetti is deeply engaged in her community and a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities. She is involved with Our Place Nashville, a nonprofit focused on supporting adults with developmental disabilities, and serves as a mentor to women pursuing leadership careers in healthcare.

“It is an honor to serve Tennesseans in this role,” Chinetti said. “Wellpoint Tennessee has a strong legacy of partnership and innovation. I look forward to working alongside TennCare, providers, advocates, and community leaders to strengthen rural and maternal health, enhance long-term services and supports, and deliver more coordinated, person-centered care that helps our members live healthier, more independent lives.”

Chinetti earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Belmont University in Nashville.

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