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Who We Want As a Claims Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert and critical problem ... life, disability, and supplemental coverage. * Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) ...

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How much do short term disability claims analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for short term disability claims analyst in the United States is $27.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by short term disability claims analysts, and how can they be managed effectively?

Short Term Disability Claims Analysts often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, interpreting complex medical documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. To address these, analysts benefit from strong organizational skills, ongoing training in medical terminology, and staying updated on legal requirements. Collaboration with healthcare providers, HR teams, and legal departments also helps ensure accurate and timely claim decisions. Building effective communication and time management strategies can significantly improve efficiency and reduce stress in this role.

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Short term disability claims analysts often work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The job can be stressful due to deadlines, the need for accuracy, and handling sensitive information, but workload and stress levels vary depending on the employer and case volume.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a short term disability claims analyst?

To thrive as a Short Term Disability Claims Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of insurance policies, and a background in healthcare or claims management, often supported by a bachelor's degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with claims management software, medical terminology, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These skills are vital to ensure accurate claim adjudication, compliance with regulations, and empathetic service to claimants.

What does a short term disability claims analyst do?

A Short Term Disability Claims Analyst is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and processing claims submitted by employees who are temporarily unable to work due to illness or injury. They verify the legitimacy of claims by examining medical records, employment documentation, and policy guidelines. The analyst communicates with claimants, medical professionals, and employers as needed, and makes decisions on claim approvals, denials, or requests for additional information. Their goal is to ensure fair, timely, and accurate claim determinations in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
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Specialty Claims Analyst (Troy, MI)

BeneSys, Inc.

Troy, MI • Remote

$21 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 hours ago

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BeneSys rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

152nd of 482 rated business services


Job description

Specialty Claims Analyst (Troy, MI)
Summary - The Specialty Claims Analyst will process Disability, SUB, Flex, and Death claims. Provide support for WEX health card users and receive documentation from members through e-mail, fax or by hard copy mail to correctly process submitted claims. Assists with customer service.
Applicants for this remote role will only be considered if they live in these locations: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to
  • Process Flex claims in the appropriate amount of time to ensure that member receives payment in a timely manner according to the rules of the plan.
  • Coordinate with Eligibility by informing them of payouts of SUB and Disability benefits to update disability credit hours.
  • Work with the Local Halls to determine benefits for weekly SUB payments.
  • Prepare and send Disability and SUB Reports to the Local Halls on a weekly basis.
  • Determine benefits for multiple groups to process claims correctly, and retrieve documentation required by each group for payments to go out; outcome is either the issuing of a check or sending letters of rejection with proper appeal procedures.
  • Work with Pension to coordinate retirement dates, to avoid overlapping payments of both Pension and Disability simultaneously.
  • Document Disability and SUB dates to avoid overpayments; request refunds from members when overpayments are made.
  • Run checks on assigned days weekly, for SUB, Disability, Flex and Death Benefits, advise Operations of these check runs, and coordinate with accounting on the release of checks.
  • Process stops payments, voids and refunds for all benefit types.
  • Provide back-up for Customer Service and Eligibility; take calls in assigned queue for SUB, Disability, Flex and Death Claims.
  • Research payments according to plan rules to respond to members requests for payment of claim; call back members with result. Ensure the member that claim was processed correctly, and the maximum benefit was received.
  • Process death applications and gather information needed for different life insurance carriers for processing of death benefits.
  • Maintain claims processing quality standards of at least 98%.
  • Maintain claims turnaround times as defined by Specialty Claims Management based on type of claim assigned (claim TAT varies based on SUB, MRA, disability or death)
  • Support Plan Manager/Associates as needed.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
Qualifications - Individual must be skilled in medical claims processing and knowledge of medical terminology. Have two (2) years of experience in a related field, required. Good reasoning and phone skills. Proficient in Microsoft office.
Applicants for this remote role will only be considered if they live in these locations: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
Education and/or Experience - High School diploma or GED equivalent. Prior claims experience preferred.
Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret the plan rules as outlined in the SPD (Summary Plan Description), user manuals and department rules amp; procedures. Ability to communicate with members, union officials and co-workers the plan rules and procedures to process amp; issue Disability and SUB payments.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate hours and SUB Credits to properly process claims for payment. Ability to determine tax amounts on payments.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to calculate and determine eligibility amp; benefits available according to multiple plan rules to process claims for payment.
Work Schedule - Full time. Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00 pm. Permanent Remote position (No in-office days).
Competitive Benefits and Compensation Package
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Pro-rated during first year of employment
    • 15 days of PTO provided in the next calendar year!
  • 3 days paid bereavement
  • Up to 20 days paid jury leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with option for dependent coverage
  • Company-paid basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD amp;D insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Referral bonus for all successful full-time referrals
  • Annual opportunities for increases
Pay
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00 an hour. Actual salary is dependent on skills, experience, education, and other business factors.
Our Culture
BeneSys wants to be a great service provider to the members we serve, and we recognize we can only do that if we are also a great employer with successful employees. In short, our success is driven by our employees' successes. We want to be a place where people want to work, feel proud of what they do and feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. We want to create a place where employees can find long-term growth and potential.
Our culture focuses on three core values:
  • Collaboration: working together across 31 locations to achieve the best for the company and our clients
  • Dedication: striving to create an environment where all employees work toward a common goal while committing to providing the best customer service to our members and our colleagues
  • Integrity: doing what we say we will do. Upholding strong ethical and moral principles
ADA amp; EEO
Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified individuals with disabilities are able to complete the application process and, if hired, fulfill the essential functions of their job.

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About BeneSys

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Industry

Insurance and employee benefit funds

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Troy, MI, US

Year founded

1979