Short Term Disability Claim Specialist

MetLife Inc

  • NY
  • 3 days ago
  • $41,600–$80,169 Per Year
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Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Channel Supportunmatched
  • Claims Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Customer Service Operationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financial Servicesunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
  • Medical Conditionsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

Description

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The Team You Will Join

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On MetLife's Global Customer Service and Operations (GCSO) team, customer care is built on trust, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Whether guiding customers through life's important moments, solving challenges, or simplifying processes with innovative technology, you'll help deliver a differentiated experience grounded in operational excellence. Backed by a collaborative team, you'll play a vital role in strengthening the way we care and advocate for millions worldwide. Here, making a real difference isn't just a goal - it's what we do, one conversation at a time.

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The Opportunity

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  • Claim owner and decision-maker. Responsible for administering claimsxa0 withinxa0 contractual provisions and internal /external guidelines. Establishes a relationship with claimants in order to understand their perspective on their disability. Using that perspective and other information, identifies the claimant's functional capacity and leverages that capacity within the context of the contract to support and encourages return to work as appropriate.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Applies all appropriate provisions of the disability contract to ensure that MetLife's liability is understood and appropriately applied throughout the life of the claim. Within the context of liability, encourage and support return to work through a variety of programs and methodologies.
  • Proactively communicates with the claimant to set expectations, assess medical and non-medical barriers to return to work, and keep him or her fully aware of the status of the claim, including setting expectations with the claimant if other resources (Voc, etc.) will be contacting him/her.
  • Partners with the claimant, specialty resources, and more experienced resources to ensure that each claim has a well-understood plan that is appropriate for the unique situation of each claimant, his or her functional capacity and the prognosis for an increase in that capacity.xa0
  • Executes individual claim action plans, serves as point of contact for the claimant, and makes claim decisions.
  • Manages overall block of assigned claims, includingxa0 prioritizing actions,xa0 appropriately utilizing resources,xa0 andxa0 timely and accurate decision.xa0
  • Provides a high-level of service to the claimant, including delivering on commitments, timely return of phone calls, and clear communication.
  • Proactively updates partners that may be working with the claimant when key events are being considered or have occurred. (closure, RTW, etc.).

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  • A comprehensive understanding of the disability contractual provisions, especially the definition of disability.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to interview claimants dynamically with the goal of setting claimant expectations and obtaining information necessary to administer the claim.
  • Basic knowledge of medical conditions, treatments, prognosis
  • Critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to give and receivexa0 feedback to/from partners
  • Strategic-thinking skills and the ability to apply judgment and decision-making based on strategy
  • Prioritization skills. Ability to balance quantity and quality.

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  • Associate Degree
  • 1+ years of claims management experience preferably in Healthcare field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel

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The expected salary range for this position is $41,600 - $80,169. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

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n Benefits We Offer

nOur U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here.

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About MetLife

Recognizednon Fortune magazine''s list of the "World''s Most Admired Companies",nFortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companiesnto Work For, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of thenworld's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities,nemployee benefits and asset management to individual and institutionalncustomers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positionsnin the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purposenis simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world atnlarge create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our corenvalues - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, andnThink Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financialnservices. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

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nMetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

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This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationNY
Salary$41,600–$80,169 Per Year

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