Sedgwick

Senior Disability Representative

Sedgwick
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in disability case management, including complex claim determinations and medical documentation analysis. Proficient in ERISA regulations, FMLA compliance, and effective communication with claimants and providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Disability Case ManagementERISA Regulations KnowledgeFMLA Regulations KnowledgeAnalytical And Critical Thinking SkillsEffective Decision-Making Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and applicable disability plan interpretation
  • Determines benefits due and makes timely payments, approvals, and adjustments
  • Medically manages disability claims involving comorbidities, concurrent plans, and complex ADA accommodations
  • Makes independent determinations to approve complex disability claims or recommends denial to the team lead
  • Reviews and analyzes complex medical information to determine disability eligibility
  • Utilizes clinical resources in case assessment
  • Informs claimants about required documentation, timelines, payment information, and claim status
  • Communicates with claimants and providers regarding the claims process and return-to-work expectations
  • Coordinates investigations and reviews contested claims
  • Arranges referrals to outside vendors, physician advisors, surveillance, independent medical evaluations, and functional capability evaluations
  • Negotiates return to work with or without accommodations through the claimant’s physician and employer
  • Refers cases for additional review when appropriate
  • Maintains professional client relationships and provides customer service
  • Meets organizational quality program requirements
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college preferred
  • State certification or licensing in statutory leaves preferred or may be required based on state regulations
  • Three (3) years of benefits or disability case/claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • Knowledge of ERISA regulations, required offsets and deductions, disability duration and medical management practices and Social Security application procedures
  • Knowledge of state and federal FMLA regulations
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology and duration management
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Analytical, interpretive, and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to manage ambiguity
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies as required by program
  • Effective decision-making and negotiation skills
  • Ability to exercise judgement autonomously within established procedures
  • Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods while operating a computer and phone system
  • Travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Work-life balance
  • Caring culture
  • Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Drug-free workplace

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Hard Skills
Medical Documentation AnalysisClaims ManagementDisability Eligibility DeterminationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyMedical Terminology Knowledge
Soft Skills
Excellent Oral And Written CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsAbility To Manage AmbiguityNegotiation SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
State Certification In Statutory Leaves
Industry Keywords
Disability Plan InterpretationComorbidities ManagementReturn-To-Work NegotiationFunctional Capability EvaluationsSocial Security Application Procedures