Claims Specialist - Field (Mumbai

About Plum

Plum is an employee insurance and health benefits platform focused on making health insurance simple, accessible and inclusive for modern organizations.

Healthcare in India is seeing a phenomenal shift with inflation in healthcare costs 3x that of general inflation. A majority of Indians are unable to afford health insurance on their own; and so as many as 600mn Indians will likely have to depend on employer-sponsored insurance.

Plum is on a mission to provide the highest quality insurance and healthcare to 10 million lives by FY2030, through companies that care. Plum is backed by Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners.

The Cashless Claims Associate provides on-ground support to insured members during hospitalization, facilitating seamless cashless claim processing from admission through discharge. This position requires presence at hospital premises to coordinate between patient, hospital administration, and insurance providers, ensuring efficient claim settlement while delivering superior customer service in accordance with organizational policies and insurance regulations.

Provide in-person support to insured members and families during hospitalization

Verify network hospital status assist with pre-authorization, claim queries, and discharge formalities

Explain policy coverage, exclusions, and cashless claims process

Collect required documentation (s, medical records, discharge summaries)

Validate billing details and ensure accuracy of pre-authorization approvals

Monitor claim progress and coordinate enhancement requests

Liaise between patients, hospital insurance desks, and insurance companies

Resolve claim-related disputes and queries promptly

Escalate cases per established protocols and timelines

Ensure complete and accurate medical documentation collection

Verify final bills before submission to insurers

Maintain records of payments and reimbursement-eligible expenses

Gather patient feedback to improve service quality and the claims process, reporting insights to management.

• 1-2 years in insurance claims with customer-facing responsibilities
• Proficiency in English, Hindi, and local language
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Knowledge of health insurance processes and terminology