Why is Health Advocate a great place to work? For starters, Health Advocate employees enjoy helping people every single day. Employees are given the training they need to do their jobs well, and they work with supervisors and staff who are supportive and friendly. Employees have room to grow, and many of Health Advocate's supervisors are promoted from within the company. Join our award winning team!
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As part of Teleperformance in the US, we were also named #95 in the 2024 ‘Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®’ in the USA by Great Places to Work (GPTW®)
Responsible for interfacing with internal and external resources to provide guidance and direction regarding benefit plan options, cost factors and detailed benefit review; answer incoming calls and respond to benefit inquires; place outbound follow-up calls for issues that cannot be resolved during the initial call; provide guidance to members on open enrollment issues, questions and concerns about benefit options which may include comparing and contrasting benefits during open enrollment, new hires and change of status
Benefits Functions – Interface with internal and external resources to provide guidance and direction regarding benefit plan options, cost factors, and detailed benefit review ensuring adherence to department and corporate policies and procedures
*Answer incoming calls/cases and respond to member benefit inquires, cases and calls assigned by supervisor and place outbound calls and/or contacts to members for calls and cases that cannot be resolved during the initial call
*Provide objective information to members on open enrollment issues, questions and concerns about benefit options, which may include comparing and contrasting benefits during open enrollment, new hire election period and change of status
*Connect with members by phone and quickly develop a rapport to help the individual to navigate their benefit choices and options
*Answer members’ questions related to benefit plans (i.e., medical, dental, pharmacy, vision, life, STD, LTD, and other benefits) consumer driven health plans, FSAs, provider selection, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and estimated cost of care
*Review plan options and costs for members considering individual health insurance plans, Marketplace/exchange plans, COBRA, and Medicare plans
*Exercise exceptional customer service skills in an effort to optimize each contact with the member
*Ensure that calls are processed in strict adherence to established policies, procedures, quality standards as well as applicable federal laws and regulations
*Know and support approved departmental and corporate policies and procedures
*Follow policies and procedures to remain in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the privacy of employee health information in compliance with federal and state laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), Affordable Care Act, and other legislation*Resolve benefit issues by identifying issue(s) and researching in a timely manner ensuring adherence to department and corporate policies and procedures
*Follow research through until resolution is reached for member
*Document all benefit issues thoroughly, maintaining department files and appropriate systems
*Continuously evaluate the status of all work efforts, ensuring all tasks are prioritized to assist in providing timely and quality services
*Assist in monitoring issue trends, escalating such trends to supervisor to determine appropriate actions necessary to eliminate future occurrences and improve service levels
*Maintain strict confidentiality of information provided by customer or data accessed within assigned systems
Team Interfaces/Customer Service - Establish and maintain a professional relationship with internal/external customers, team members and department contacts
*This position will be exposed mainly to an indoor office environment and will be expected to work near or around computers, telephones, and printers
*The nature of the work in this position is sedentary and the incumbent will be sitting most of the time.
*Essential physical functions of the job include fingering, grasping, pulling hand over hand, and repetitive motions to utilize general computer software/hardware continuously throughout the work day
*Essential mental functions of this position include concentrating on tasks, reading information, and verbal/written communication to others continuously throughout the work day
Applicant for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications.
*Time spent in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Junior or Senior year) may be substituted in lieu of experience requirements
A successful incumbent in the job will be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
Health Advocate is the nation’s leading provider of health advocacy, navigation, well-being and integrated benefits programs. For 20 years, Health Advocate has provided expert support to help our members navigate the complexities of healthcare and achieve the best possible health and well-being. Our solutions leverage a unique combination of best-in-class, personalized support with powerful predictive data analytics and a proprietary technology platform to address nearly every clinical, administrative, wellness or behavioral health need. Whether facing common issues or an unprecedented challenge like COVID-19, our team of highly trained, compassionate experts work together to go above and beyond expectations, making healthcare easier for our members and ensuring they get the care they need.
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VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting appropriate employment service delivery systems, such as state workforce agencies and local employment delivery systems, to provide priority referrals of protected veterans.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
Caring for you in all ways. Always.
We know all too well that the healthcare system is challenging to navigate. It makes people feel stressed, frustrated, and worried about costs—which often leads to them forgoing the care they need.
We understand that dealing with these challenges feels lonely and scary. That’s why we’re here: We provide people with the personalized, expert care and support they need to take control of their health and well-being. We work one-on-one with them, guiding them to the right resources and answering their questions, giving them peace of mind. Our members can breathe easy knowing that they’re not alone because they have trusted, caring support that’s just a click or call away.
We know that every health and well-being journey, and every person, is different. We pride ourselves on providing care and support that’s fully inclusive. We’re available 24/7, in the member’s preferred language, and through the communication channels they’re most comfortable with.
Our compassionate team is comprised of healthcare experts who establish meaningful relationships with members and provide personalized help. Our experts are supported by a powerful digital experience, intuitive technology, and smart AI algorithms that assist with members’ current health needs as well as proactively address their emerging health issues.
Our experts and our technology are the perfect combination, working together to educate, engage, and advocate for members in every interaction.
Our caring approach delivers results: Improved health outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and peace of mind.
