Onsite Senior Disability Benefits Specialist, Bilingual

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About the role

  • Bilingual Disability Benefits Specialist reviewing and managing complex claims for disability benefits at Canada Life. Collaborates with various stakeholders to provide effective solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Review reconsideration requests related to denied or closed claims, determine appropriate actions, and respond to those requests
  • Provide consultation services for disability claims that have been escalated to a higher level; offer guidance and feedback to staff on claim assessment, disability file management, interpretation of benefits policy, and privacy protection
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor
  • Conduct investigations into non-contractual payment requests and approve or deny them; assess the financial implications for the company
  • Review enrollment requests for dependents who have exceeded age limits and make recommendations to the Medical and Dental team
  • Serve English-speaking clients

Requirements

  • Bilingualism (proficiency in French and English) required
  • 4 or more years of experience managing disability claims
  • Claims management skills obtained through post-secondary education or prior professional experience
  • Strong understanding of Great-West policies and practices related to disability claims management
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with individuals at various organizational levels
  • Customer-service oriented approach
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to negotiate and recommend effective claims-management solutions
  • Industry courses – LOMA, HIAA, ICA (an asset)

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits

Job title

Senior Disability Benefits Specialist, Bilingual

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$68,800 - CA$114,700 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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