Sr Assoc, Long Term Disability Claims Specialist

Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from Home     Work Arrangement: Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.   Relocation assistance:   is not available for this opportunity.   Requisition #:  76740   The Role at a Glance

As a Sr. Assoc Long Term Disability Claims Specialist, you will manage a workload of Complex Long-Term Disability claims independently in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. You will be responsible for conducting initial and ongoing interviews with claimants, obtaining, and reviewing medical records and making timely and ethical claim determinations. Responsibilities will also include reviewing and handling the most complex claims, including those with complex diagnoses or other claim factors that involve deeper investigation to determine appropriate claim handling.      If you enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, then please read on! What you'll be doing

•    Communicating with claimants, employers and various medical professionals through phone and e-mail to gather information regarding Long Term Disability Claims and state and federal benefits when applicable.  •    Collaborating with fellow case managers, nurse case managers, vocational case managers, and consulting physicians to make appropriate, ethical, and timely claim determinations.   •    Reviewing complex medical records and effectively leveraging a variety of tools and resources to understand appropriate approval durations and future action planning throughout the life of the claim.  •    Providing exceptional customer service and proactively recognizing customer needs and areas of opportunity. What we’re looking for

Must-haves:  •    High School diploma or GED or minimum Associate degree in lieu of required experience.  •    3-5 years of Long Term Disability claims experience, regardless of degree.   •    Strong written and verbal communication skills.  •    Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task.    Nice-to-haves:    Experience with disability and/or absence management.  Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 23rd, 2026, and posting may come down ealier due to applicant volume.    What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.    What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $59,250 - $94,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.