Description
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of a global organisation that helps people facing unexpected challenges.
As a Disability Representative Sr, your primary purpose will be to provide disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and applicable disability plan interpretation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Make independent claim determinations to approve complex disability claims or recommend denial based on disability plan
- Review and analyse complex medical information to determine if claimant is disabled as defined by disability plan
- Oversee additional facets of complex claims, including comorbidities, concurrent plans, and complex ADA accommodations
- Utilise clinical resources in case assessment as needed
- Determine benefits due and make timely claims payments/approvals and adjustments
- Communicate with claimants, providers, and clients on all aspects of claims process
- Coordinate investigative efforts and thoroughly review contested claims
- Evaluate and arrange referral of claims to outside vendors or physician advisor reviews
- Negotiate return to work with or without job accommodations
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
- 3 years of benefits or disability case/claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of ERISA regulations, disability duration and medical management practices, and Social Security application procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Analytical, interpretive, and critical thinking skills
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary range: $18.70 - $23.00
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, and employee assistance