LTD (Long Term Disability) Claim Manager - Pittsburgh

Location Designation: Fully Onsite Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions. Click here to learn more about Group Benefits solutions. Work Schedule: The first 10 weeks of training will take place onsite at The Vision (116 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222), Monday through Friday. After training, employees will be evaluated. Once they demonstrate proficiency, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule: Remote: Mondays and Fridays, and Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Role Overview: The LTD Claim Manager is responsible for accomplishing training requirements, learning, and applying the LTD concepts gained in classroom and on the job training to successfully manage an assigned LTD caseload. The Claim Manager is responsible for the development of strategic case plans informed by customer & key stakeholder interactions, leveraging Technical Coaches and Team Leaders where appropriate. As a key customer-facing role, the Claim Manager will communicate with customers, employers and treating providers. The LTD Claim Manager will manage an assigned caseload of Long-Term Disability cases. This includes management of claims with longer duration and evolving medical conditions. LTD Claim Managers will have meaningful and transparent conversations with their customers and clinical partners to gather the information most relevant to each claim. It may also require potentially complex monthly benefit calculations. The Claim Manager will also evaluate customer eligibility and interact with internal and external customers including, but not limited to, customers, employers, physicians, internal business matrix partners and attorneys, etc. to gather the information to make the decision on the claim. What You'll Do: As a Long-Term Disability Claim Manager, with oversight and on an increasing scheduled basis, you will - Proactively manage your block of claims by regularly talking with and knowing your customers, their level of functioning, and having a command of case facts for each claim in your block. Develop and document Strategic Case Plans that focus on the future direction of the claim using a holistic viewpoint Determine customer eligibility by reviewing contractual language and medical documentation, interpret information and make decisions based on facts presented Leverage claim dashboard to manage claim inventory to determine which claims to focus efforts on for maximum impact Have probing conversations with customers and employers regarding return-to-work opportunities and communicate with an action-oriented approach. Work directly with clients and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to facilitate return to work either on a full-time or modified duty basis Ask focused questions of internal resources (e.g., nurse, behavioral, doctor, vocational) and external resources (customer, employer, treating provider) to question discrepancies, close gaps and clarify inconsistencies Have detailed phone conversations with both customers and physicians to medically manage claims from initial medical requests to reviewing and evaluating ongoing medical information Execute on all client performance guarantees Respond to all communications within customer service protocols in a clear, concise, and timely manner Make fair, accurate, timely, and quality claim decisions Adhere to standard timeframes for processing mail, tasks, and outliers Support and promote all integration initiatives (including Family Medical Leave, Life Assistance Programs, Integrated Personal Health Team, Your Health First, Healthcare Connect, etc.) Clearly articulate claim decisions both verbally and in written communications Understand Corporate Compliance, Policies and Procedures and best practices Stay abreast of ongoing trainings associated with role and business unit objectives What You'll Bring: High School Diploma or GED required, with 3 years minimum of professional experience or bachelor’s degree strongly preferred Experience in hospital administration, medical office management, financial services and/ or business operations is a (+) Comfortable talking with customers and having thorough phone conversations Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong critical thinker Must be technically savvy with the ability to toggle between multiple applications and/ or computer monitors simultaneously Ability to focus and achieve production goals through high quality work Proficiency with MS Office applications is required (Word, Outlook, Excel) Strong written and verbal skills demonstrated in previous work experience Proven skills in positive and effective interaction with challenging customers Experience in effectively meeting/exceeding individual professional expectations and team goals Must have the ability to work with a sense of urgency and be a self-starter with a customer focus mindset Comfortable giving and receiving feedback Flexible to change and highly cooperative Demonstrated analytical and math skills Critical Capabilities: Critical Thinking Trust and Transparency Bias for Action Leads with Agility Customer Orientation Work Schedule: The first 10 weeks of training will take place onsite at The Vision (116 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222), Monday through Friday. After training, employees will be evaluated. Once they demonstrate proficiency, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule: Remote: Mondays and Fridays, and Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Onsite Amenities: Employees working onsite will have access to the following amenities: Fitness center Tenant lounge Nearby retail Bike storage Outdoor space Concierge services Dry cleaning EV charging stations Puttery mini golf The Roaming Bean Coffee Tapville Social Onsite free parking It is recommended that all qualified candidates apply to this posting as soon as possible. Residents of Colorado are hereby notified that the deadline to apply is two weeks from the Posting Date listed above. #LI-ML1 #LI-HYBRID ​ Pay Transparency Salary range: $50,000-$71,500 Overtime eligible: Nonexempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site . Our Diversity Promise We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership. Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com . ​ Job Requisition ID: 94185 #GBS About NY Life Insurance Company Diversity & Humanity–two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength of New York Life revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance, and we want you to be a part of our legacy. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of a diverse team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others. You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly. Visit our Linkedin to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs. 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