RN Care Manager: Long-Term Care Claims

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a Care Manager supporting Long Term Care (LTC) insurance claims. This individual contributor role is responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical eligibility reviews to determine whether policyholders meet the benefit eligibility requirements outlined in their LTC policy. The Care Manager, RN will complete and document Chronically Ill Certifications (CICs) and develop Plans of Care (POCs) for initial claims and ongoing recertifications, ensuring determinations are clinically sound, and policy aligned. Key Responsibilities Perform detailed clinical reviews of LTC claim files to determine eligibility in accordance with policy provisions and regulatory requirements. Assess Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), cognitive impairment, diagnoses, comorbidities, and level of care needs. Review medical records, Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, facility documentation, home health records, daily visit notes, and supporting claim forms. Determine whether the insured meets the policy definition of Chronically Ill. Prepare and document Chronically Ill Certifications (CICs) and individualized Plans of Care (POCs) for initial approvals and recertifications. Clearly document clinical rationale to support benefit determinations. Collaborate with Claims, Eligibility, and Customer Service teams to obtain additional documentation when necessary. Maintain knowledge of LTC policy language, benefit triggers, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Clinical experience in long-term care, home health, geriatrics, case management, or utilization review preferred. Experience reviewing medical records and assessing functional and cognitive impairment. Knowledge of LTC insurance benefit triggers, ADL requirements, and chronically ill certification standards preferred. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple cases and meet turnaround expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellcove