Long Term Disability Claims Advocate
About The Position
We are excited to bring on a highly motivated Long-Term Disability (LTD) Claims Advocate to our claims organization. As an LTD Claims Advocate, you will manage a workload of Long-Term Disability claims independently in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. You will be responsible for conducting initial and ongoing interviews with claimants, obtaining, and reviewing medical records and making timely and ethical claim determinations. You’ll complete a thorough training program to develop new skills and give you the confidence you need to be successful in your new role. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, then please read on!What you'll be doing•
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED or minimum Associate degree in lieu of required experience.
- 3-5 years of claims experience directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role or; for candidates with an Associate degree, 0-1 year claims experience directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with disability and/or absence management.
Responsibilities
- Communicating with claimants, employers and various medical professionals through phone and e-mail to gather information regarding Long Term Disability Claims and state and federal benefits when applicable.
- Collaborating with fellow case managers, nurse case managers, vocational case managers, and consulting physicians to make appropriate, ethical, and timely claim determinations.
- Reviewing complex medical records and effectively leveraging a variety of tools and resources to understand appropriate approval durations and future action planning throughout the life of the claim.
- Providing exceptional customer service and proactively recognizing customer needs and areas of opportunity.
Benefits
- Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
