Integrated Absence Claims Specialist

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Integrated absence claims specialist managing Short-Term Disability claims and associated leaves for Lincoln Financial, which provides insurance and retirement services. Reviewing medical records, communicating with claimants, and making claim determinations.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a workload of Short-Term Disability claims and associated leaves
  • Conduct initial and ongoing interviews with claimants
  • Obtain and review medical records
  • Make timely and ethical claim determinations
  • Communicate with claimants, employers and medical professionals by phone and email to gather information regarding Short-Term Disability Claims, Family Medical Leaves and state benefits
  • Collaborate with case managers, nurse case managers and consulting physicians
  • Review complex medical records and use tools and resources to determine approval durations and future action planning
  • Complete accurate financial calculations consistent with company and state guidelines

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 1-2 years of experience in claims, leaves, or customer service
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Experience with disability and/or absence management claims
  • Strong mathematical skills for payment calculations (nice to have)

Benefits:

  • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels
  • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
  • PTO/parental leave
  • Competitive 401K and employee benefits
  • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Work arrangements that work for you
  • Effective productivity/technology tools and training
  • Annual Incentive Program eligibility, discretionary and performance-based
  • Potential long-term incentives and sales incentives
  • Lincoln’s standard benefits package