Disability Claims Analyst - Long Term Disability (LTD)
$66,000–$96,250 year
RemotePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Investigate and analyze medical, occupational, and policy information to determine Long Term Disability eligibility and resolve discrepancies within required timeframes. Make and communicate disability decisions, issue accurate benefits, and manage each claim with an appropriate liability and disability management strategy. Monitor ongoing medical updates, vocational factors, policy provisions, and deductible income to drive timely and appropriate claim resolution. Provide proactive, professional communication to claimants, policyholders, and internal partners; resolve issues and support client-facing activities as needed. Support team effectiveness by approving decisions from less-experienced staff, providing training, and ensuring accurate claim data and reserve liability.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum eighteen months progressively responsible experience in disability claims administration
- Demonstrated skills for appropriate, timely and customer-focused disability claim account management and administration
- Ability to analyze and apply medical, technical, contractual and legal information to manage an increasingly complex range of disability claims
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations affecting claim investigation, disability decision, and taxation of benefits
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status
- The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment
- All employees of The Standard must be bondable
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in LTD (long term disability) claims (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
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