YOU’LL ENJOY THE FLEXIBILITY TO TELECOMMUTE* FROM ANYWHERE WITHIN THE U.S. AS YOU TAKE ON SOME TOUGH CHALLENGES.

Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including yourself. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.SM

The LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD) CLAIMS ANALYST is responsible for providing expertise or general claims support to teams in reviewing, researching, investigating, negotiating, processing, and adjusting claims. Authorizes the appropriate payment or refers claims to investigators for further review. Conducts data entry and re - work; analyzes and identifies trends and provides reports as necessary.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY FROM YOUR HOME.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and render determinations on Long Term Disability claims
• Initiate and maintain appropriate level of communication within ERISA standards through the claim review and investigation process
• Respond to all inquiries generated relative to Long Term Disability claims within established service time frame
• Provide accurate claim decisions in accordance with Policy, State, and Federal guidelines
• Adjudicate Long Term Disability claims
• Analyzes and investigates
• Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
• 1+ years Long Term Disability processing involving initial eligibility reviews
• 1+ years of experience analyzing and problem - solving issues in a customer service setting
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm EST
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be REQUIRED to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

TELECOMMUTE REQUIREMENTS

• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP IS AN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS. The health and safety of our team members is our highest priority, so we are taking a science driven approach to slowly welcome and transition some of our workforce back to the office with many safety protocols in place. We continue to monitor and assess before we confirm the return of each wave, paying specific attention to geography-specific trends. At this time, 90% of our non - clinical workforce transitioned to a work at home (remote) status. We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our 325,000 team members and their families, providing them with resources and support as they continue to serve the members, patients and customers who depend on us. 

You can learn more about all we are doing to fight COVID-19 and support impacted communities at: https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/addressing-covid.html

CAREERS AT UNITEDHEALTHCARE EMPLOYER & INDIVIDUAL. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of healthcare. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is YOUR LIFE’S BEST WORK.SM

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $43,200 to $76,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary,  UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 

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