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- Incentive pay program (EPIP)
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- Tuition reimbursement
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Job SummaryThe OPL Claims Correspondent investigates and manages complex claims involving overlapping or duplicate coverage, auto/no-fault, workers' compensation and subrogation. By performing OPL investigations, calculations, coordinating adjustments, and ensuring accurate claim resolution, the role supports efficient, accurate and compliant claims operations.
Work LocationThis position is eligible to work remotely or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.
What you'll do- Research and investigate claims received to determine payment liability (Other Party Liability issues).
- Determine OPL situations and properly load the appropriate notes/trailers from research on claims based on information received from insureds, providers, other insurance companies and outside vendors.
- Handles online claim maintenance to records which result in system "kick-outs" of claims needing OPL investigation to allow the accurate payment of claims.
- Analyzes inquiry and conducts research to determine appropriate action on claims when OPL is involved.
- Initiates phone calls to outside entities to obtain eligibility information or clarify OPL circumstances.
- Remains current on state law, corporate contract and policy, and NAIC guidelines relative to the application of contract benefits for auto/no-fault, worker's compensation, duplicate coverage and subrogation.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all claims researched, including documentation for audits or reviews.
- Refer claims for adjustments as needed for corrective action.
What you'll needEducation- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience- Minimum 1 years' experience of claims processing experience required or
- Minimum 1 years' experience of BCBSKS Customer Service experience required
TravelKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Upon completion of training, must be knowledgeable of all Claims and Membership policies, operating procedures, professional and institutional policies, contracts for all lines of business/product lines and benefit coding.
- Upon completion of training, knowledge of NAIC OPL regulations, workers' compensation laws, Kansas Automobile Injury Reparations Act and subrogation.
- Effective verbal, written and human relation skills.
- Current knowledge on state law, corporate contract and policy, and NAIC guidelines relative to application of contract benefits for auto no-fault, workers' compensation, duplicate coverage and subrogation.
- Upon completion of training, knowledge of the following systems is required: Imaging, ACES, OTIS, MASK, Outlook, the FEP Washington system, TROVE, provider files, Check Free, IS12 (table inquiry), Client Letter, ITS system, CSI and the Membership system.
Compensation$21.46 - $26.83 hourly
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