Disability Representative

Disability Representative page is loaded## Disability Representative locations:
Cedar Rapids, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
R59588

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 invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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** Disability Representative
**** Our teams connect! We collaborate in-office and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near:
**** Cedar Rapids, IA** : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401
* A stable and consistent work environment in an office and/or virtual setting
* A training program to learn how to help employees and customers from some of the world’s most reputable brands.
* An assigned mentor and manager who will guide you on your career journey.
* Career development and promotional growth opportunities through increasing responsibilities
* A diverse and comprehensive benefits package to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
** PRIMARY PURPOSE**:
Provides disability case management and routine claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making timely payments/approvals and adjustments, medically managing disability claims; coordinates investigative efforts, thoroughly reviewing contested claims, negotiates return to work with or without job accommodations, and evaluates and arranges appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors.

We are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic candidates that want to grow a career. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative team environment, show motivation, and drive in their work ethic, are customer-oriented, naturally empathic and solution-focused.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Makes claim determinations, based on the information received, to approve routine disability claims or makes a recommendation to team lead to deny claims based on the disability plan.
* Reviews and analyzes routine medical information (i.e. attending physical statements, office notes, off work notes, etc.) or consults with a nurse to determine if the claimant is disabled as defined by the disability plan.
* Utilizes the appropriate clinical resources in case assessment (i.e. duration guidelines, in-house clinicians) regularly.
* 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 by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.
* Communicates with the claimants’ providers to set expectations regarding return to work.
* Medically manages routine disability claims ensuring compliance with duration control guidelines and plan provisions.
* Communicates clearly and timely with claimant and client on all aspects of claims process by phone, written correspondence and/or claims system.
* Coordinates investigative efforts ensuring appropriateness; provides thorough review of contested claims.
* Evaluates and arranges appropriate referral of claims to outside vendors or physician advisor reviews, surveillance, independent medical evaluation, functional capability evaluation, and/or related disability activities.
* Negotiates return to work with or without job accommodations via the claimant’s physician and employer.
* Refers cases as appropriate to team lead and clinical case management to assist with claim determination.
* Meets the organization’s quality program(s) minimum requirements.
* Maintains professional client relationships and provides excellent customer service.
** ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and…