Benefits Counselor Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for benefits counselor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for support and guidance on other health and welfare benefit plans; serving as liaison and subject matter expert for benefits information, and assistance in resolving benefits issues including medical, dental, vision care, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability plans, and voluntary benefit programs, leaves of absence and retirement plans.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Work experience in a high volume customer service work environment
• Experience working with people representing diverse backgrounds preferred
• Proficient in use of personal computer, including MS Office Suite
• Experience administering flexible benefit plans is preferred along with knowledge of ERISA, HIPPA and COBRA compliance requirements
• Provide detailed cancer risk assessment and counseling services to patients and families referred to the program
• Attend to the unique factors that affect an individual patient's risk perception
• Have knowledge of cancer risks assessment tools including BRACAPro, PennII , the Claus Model, the Gail Model, and the IBIS Model and will be effective in sharing this risk information with patients in a clear and understandable manner
• Facilitate cancer gene testing when appropriate

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the benefits counselor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for overall strategic direction for all aspects of the company’s employee benefits policy and plans including Health Care; Retirement and Savings; Welfare and other related benefit plans such has Disability, Life, Wellness, etc.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Potential service delivery in all organizational environments to include hospital bedside, clinic office and administration office settings in a variety of sensitive and often challenging situations
• Initial contact with patients to support providing appropriate financial assistance to patients
• Screen and submit mandatory VA forms and documents
• Maintain an up to date understanding of state, federal and University regulations assuring the University’s compliance
• Monitor each recipient’s academic records for compliance with VA rules and regulations
• Provide information about other financial aid programs available at the University
• Assist in the area of financial aid for counseling and processing, as needed
• Conduct training to academic advisors regarding VA guidelines and requirements

In response to your job posting for benefits counselor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for data integrity for all aspects of the company’s employee benefits policy and plans including Health and Wellness, Retirement and Savings, and other related benefit plans.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Be knowledgeable about medical practice guidelines for patients at increased risk for cancer
• Familiarity with operation including claim, customer service billing and enrollment preferred
• Accuracy in data collection, knowledge of commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and insurance industry operating procedures
• Knowledge of CPT and/or ICD-9 coding and medical terminology
• Escalation prevention and resolution
• Familiarity with operations including claim, customer service billing and enrollment preferred
• Experience working with Veterans and interpreting federal regulations
• Familiarity with Veterans’ concerns and problems

In response to your job posting for benefits counselor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for management and daily administration of voluntary benefit programs and policies, including evaluation of plans’ performance, compliance, employee communications/ education, reporting, and budgeting.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• CEAP Certification
• Documented experience with EAP, EAP Core Technologies and chemical dependency
• Provide consultation and education to the healthcare team to community agencies including the police, hospital and school personnel regarding those persons experiencing mental health symptoms
• Electronically transmitting eligible applications and supporting materials to PERAC for the convening of a medical panel
• Remain current with changes to M.G.L
• Document missing information in the web-based computer system
• Initiates pre-surgical estimates in accordance to CSA guidelines by completing all necessary fields and forwarding to the appropriate party for completion
• Daily contact with clinicians and office staff, Patient Access Representatives, Billing/Revenue Cycle representatives, management staff and hospital clients to gather information and coordinate acceptance of referrals and follow-up work on accounts

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the benefits counselor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for overall strategic direction for all aspects of the company’s employee benefits policy and plans including Health Care and Wellness, Retirement and Savings, Welfare and other related benefit plans such as Disability, Life, etc.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Assist in preparation for and response to compliance survey visits by State Approving Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for military-affiliated and civilians
• Assist in supervision of VA supervisors and contracted VA work-study student employees
• Maintain an on-going understanding of the computer programs and their applications in all aspects of the VA student enrollment certification process
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations and University events
• Maintain and update policy and procedures based on the VA issued SCO Handbook
• Serve as liaison between VA students and Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Veteran Readiness & Employment, other University departments, and other institutions
• Prepare and process reports and documents for the State Approving Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs