LTC Active Specialist (Billing) - Remote WI

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis to accurately process reimbursement payments for Long Term Care needs. Uses extensive claims knowledge in interpreting and analyzing pertinent facts to review claims data necessary for accurate financial claims management. Responds to questions from incoming Insured or representatives’ phone calls and emails regarding requests for information needed for ongoing long-term claim administration. Uses knowledge and empathy to identify, evaluate, and interpret client’s status and needs and provide proactive resolutions and recommendations to achieve desired results. Communicates both verbally and in writing with Insureds and their representatives, field force, and service providers regarding insured’s eligibility for payment and decision-making reasoning. Assist in determining provider eligibility as it relates to individual Insured’s plan of care by gathering information about Insured’s medical, function and cognitive status. Collaborates with providers of care on behalf of Insured to obtain necessary supporting documentation needed to make decisions and process payments. Captures and documents claim information accurately in the claim system; creates tasks as required; appropriately pulls work from assigned group planner. Process exceptions as they relate to the contracts by interpreting state and contract variations. Participate in team meetings, project and committee work as appropriate, including the development of process improvements. Support training of new team members, as needed. Analyzes eligibility for and approves or denies the payment of active long-term care claims. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, accounting, actuarial sciences, or mathematics . Insurance claims background preferred. Strong analytical and investigative skills. Ability to draw logical inferences, problem-solve and apply judgement from explicit and implicit information. Eager to learn new information and understand the end-to-end long term care claims process. Seeks out and is open to and obtaining constructive feedback. Able to analyze complex information and asks thoughtful questions to understand the situation. Able to pivot between different activities and alter approach based on changes in circumstances and/or information. Exhibits empathy and strong client focus and customer service skills. Enjoys the satisfaction from helping and building relationships with clients and colleagues and demonstrates strong support of team goals. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $56,640.00 Pay Range - End: $84,960.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: Structure 115: We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.