Joseph Long

Ability Analyst @The Hartford

Plantation, FL, US

Manages a block of FMLA claims by:Applying State Disability Laws and ensuring timely determination of FMLA/LOA eligibilityAssuring appropriate tracking of eligible time periodRegularly interacting with providers and specialists to clarify or authenticate medical information when applicableCoordinating with STD / Workers Comp AdministrationCoordinating and facilitating Return to Work Obtaining updated or new information in order to recertify eligibility under FMLA/LOACoordinating with Plan Sponsor to assure Benefit Continuation per employer policyApplying Federal, State & Company Leave regulations and laws within scope of FMLA/LOA Administration as applicableInvestigating, securing and analyzing information pertaining to claimants; determining medical condition to determine eligibility for and entitlement to FMLA, State and company benefitsCommunicating and interacting with claimants to obtain appropriate medical information needed to complete initial leave of absence claim approvals or continued recertification of benefitReviewing and assessing medical documentation; verifying accuracy of information received to determine support for Federal, State & company benefitsCommunicating timely and accurate decisions, both verbally and in writing, to both the claimant and client in accordance with compliance and contractual policiesResponding to inquiries from claimants, policyholders and other interested parties to resolve issues through effective verbal/written communication

Monsignor Edward Pace High School

Diploma

Florida International University

Associates