LTD Case Specialist-1

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance LTD Case Specialist-1 PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze claims and determine benefits due ensuring compliance with plan provisions; to determine need for outside vendors, surveillance, and/or independent medical evaluations; to negotiate settlements and to make claim payments and revisions within designated authority level; and to calculate and collect overpayments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzes assigned claims and determines benefits due. Informs claimants of documentation required to process their claim and timeframes. Manages claim to ensure compliance with plan provisions. Provides appropriate documentation to LTD Manager for reporting purposes. Determines need for outside vendors, surveillance and/or independent medical evaluations as required and seeks advice from management, as necessary. Refers cases to LTD Supervisor, LTD Manager, or Project Manager. Negotiates settlement of appropriate claims within designated authority level. Makes claim payments and revisions to benefit amounts. Communicates status on decisions to client, claimant and supervisor. Calculates and collects overpayments. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Experience Four (4) years of medical disability experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Skills & Knowledge Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see sedgwick.com