PLADS Appeals Consultant

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Salary Range: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">$75,000 - $95,000</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Job Posting End Date: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">June 8th 2026</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#242424">We’ve Got You Under Our Wing</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#242424">We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…<em>The Aflac Way</em>.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#242424">Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#242424">Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Worker Designation</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> – This role is a <strong><u>remote</u></strong> role. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What does it take to be successful at Aflac?</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Acting with Integrity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Communicating Effectively</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Pursuing Self-Development</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Serving Customers</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supporting Change</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supporting Organizational Goals</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Working with Diverse Populations</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">What does it take to be successful in this role?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Proficient in ERISA regulations including 2018 regulatory changes/requirements. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Demonstrated ability to analyze medical, vocational, and technical information to support claim/appeal decisions. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Proficiency with claim management systems and Microsoft Office applications.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Education & Experience Required</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Bachelor's Degree In healthcare, business, or a related field </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">5 or more years of job-related experience working with disability, life, or related group benefits, including direct involvement with appeal handling and/or complex claim review.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Working knowledge of STD, LTD, Life, Premium Waiver, AD&D, TPA and voluntary product coverage for Fully Insured and ASO customers</span><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></em></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience working within regulated environments (ERISA, DOI/DOL compliance).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Or an equivalent combination of education and experience</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Travel</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Less than or equal to 10%</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Principal Duties & Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Reviews and evaluates appeal requests across STD, LTD, Life, PW, AD&D, TPA, statutory and voluntary benefit products for fully insured and ASO customers. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Conducts a complete review of claim files, medical documentation, policy information and related materials to support accurate and fair appeal decisions within required timeframes. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Ensures decisions comply with ERISA, state regulations and internal policies and procedures. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Performs research to clarify plan provisions, identify relevant information, and support case resolution. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Consults with medical directors, clinical resources, legal team members, other internal stakeholders, and contracted external resources to gather input for more complex cases. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Documents all findings, actions taken, and appeal determinations clearly and fully in the claim system to ensure proper audit and reporting practices. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Communicates appeal decisions in a clear and professional manner to claimants, employers, and other stakeholders. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Prioritizes and manages assigned workload to meet productivity, quality, and regulatory requirements. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Identifies cases requiring escalation based on complexity, risk, or unique circumstances. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Supports a positive customer experience by responding to questions and working collaboratively with internal partners. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">• Performs other related duties as required.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Total Rewards</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The salary range for this job is $75,000 to $95,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.</span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></em></p> </span>

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