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CSEA Local 1000 · 14 hours ago

HEALTH BENEFITS ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE

Latham, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$91K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

CSEA Local 1000 is seeking a Health Benefits Assistant/Associate to support the Deputy Director of the Health Benefits Department in various tasks related to employee benefit programs. The role involves educating staff and members about health benefits, providing administrative assistance, and coordinating with personnel and insurance carriers to resolve claims and disputes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assists the Deputy Director in the evaluation, design, implementation/monitoring of employee benefit programs, projects and endeavors as required, pursuant to Article 9 of the NYS-CSEA Agreements

Educate and inform staff and CSEA state members about the employer-sponsored health benefits through the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP)

Provides administrative and technical assistance during NYSHIP and Flexible Spending Program RFP processes. Ensure submissions are complete and accurate and bring issues to the attention of the Deputy Director

Perform necessary investigations (including cost and/or trend analysis) and advises the Deputy Director of the status and/or impact of updates and changes that are within the scope of the JCHB responsibilities

Assists the Deputy Director, as requested, to review and analyze recently passed or pending legislation and the potential impact on NYSHIP health benefits

Answer complex and difficult in-person, telephone and/or written inquiries concerning the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and JCHB matters

Coordinates and works with appropriate personnel from CSEA, state agencies and insurance carriers on active NYS employee claim matters

Maintain day-to-day liaison with NYSHIP carriers and State of New York representatives to assist members and CSEA activists resolve more difficult claim disputes/denials

Active participant on the Joint Labor/Management HMO Workgroup’s annual review which evaluates, selects and oversees the HMO managed care options available under NYSHIP

Participates in and provides investigation and education during the collective bargaining process with New York State. Research the implications and/or impact of proposed changes or updates as required

Review of NYSHIP carrier annual rate renewal summary reports and participation in JCHB meetings, including the NYSHIP Annual Rate Renewal meeting

Attends and provides educational presentations/workshops at Annual Conventions, State Workshops, Regional Conferences and other CSEA functions for CSEA staff, members and activists, as required

Travel is required

Perform other necessary duties as required

Qualification

Health benefits knowledgeCollective bargaining experienceData analysisAdministrative assistanceCommunication skills

Required

A two-year degree from a recognized college or university in business administration, labor relations, health care administration, or a related field

Three years of satisfactory business experience, a minimum of two years directly involved in the interpretation of health benefits as they relate to collective bargaining agreements

A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience as determined by CSEA

Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license and have an automobile available for business use to be appointed