Description
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected.
We're looking for a Disability Representative to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a Disability Representative, you will process claims and determine benefits due pursuant to a disability plan; make timely payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets; and ensure the ongoing processing of claims.
Responsibilities:
- Makes claim determinations to approve non-complex disability claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the disability plan.
- Determines benefits due, makes timely claims payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and other disability offsets.
- Informs claimants of documentation required to process claims, required time frames, payment information and claims status either by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.
- Refers cases as appropriate to team lead; maintains professional client relationships.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; college preferred.
- Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required, including one (1) year general office or customer service experience.
- One (1) year of benefits or claims management experience preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
- Analytical and interpretive skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
What we offer:
- A stable, consistent work environment , both in-office and virtual.
- A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers from some of the world's most respected brands.
- A dedicated mentor and manager to guide you every step of your career journey.
- Career development and promotional opportunities as you take on new responsibilities.
- A diverse, all-inclusive benefits package designed to support your mental, physical, financial, and professional well-being.