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Reviews and evaluates appeal requests for various insurance products, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies while supporting a positive customer experience.
Job Responsibility:
Reviews and evaluates appeal requests across STD, LTD, Life, PW, AD&D, TPA, statutory and voluntary benefit products for fully insured and ASO customers
Conducts a complete review of claim files, medical documentation, policy information and related materials to support accurate and fair appeal decisions within required timeframes
Ensures decisions comply with ERISA, state regulations and internal policies and procedures
Performs research to clarify plan provisions, identify relevant information, and support case resolution
Consults with medical directors, clinical resources, legal team members, other internal stakeholders, and contracted external resources to gather input for more complex cases
Documents all findings, actions taken, and appeal determinations clearly and fully in the claim system to ensure proper audit and reporting practices
Communicates appeal decisions in a clear and professional manner to claimants, employers, and other stakeholders
Prioritizes and manages assigned workload to meet productivity, quality, and regulatory requirements
Identifies cases requiring escalation based on complexity, risk, or unique circumstances
Supports a positive customer experience by responding to questions and working collaboratively with internal partners
Performs other related duties as required
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree In healthcare, business, or a related field
5 or more years of job-related experience working with disability, life, or related group benefits, including direct involvement with appeal handling and/or complex claim review
Working knowledge of STD, LTD, Life, Premium Waiver, AD&D, TPA and voluntary product coverage for Fully Insured and ASO customers
Experience working within regulated environments (ERISA, DOI/DOL compliance)
Proficient in ERISA regulations including 2018 regulatory changes/requirements
Demonstrated ability to analyze medical, vocational, and technical information to support claim/appeal decisions
Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills
Proficiency with claim management systems and Microsoft Office applications
What we offer:
medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)