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• Topic• Topic• Topic• Topic
Meeting Agenda
• Zurich Overview
• Claim Journey
• Program Features
• Q/A
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Life & AD&D
Short Term
Disability
Long Term
Disability
Leaves of Absence
ADAAA Ex-PatsMulti-
National Pooling
CaptivesGlobal
Programs
Zurich/BHIS Organizational Overview
• Zurich’s worldwide
reach provides
financial strength
and backing to our
products and
services
• 90% of the Fortune
500 insured by
Zurich
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The Zurich Difference
• Technology accessible from any digital
device
• One system for all claim data
• Cloud-based platform
• Real-time data and analytics
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Claim Journey – Case Initiation - Telephonic
Customer Care Center
– Team
– 1-2 years experience in case
management
– New case creation and case status
– Case management support team
– Availability
– (800) 206-8826
– Monday – Friday
– 8:00 am – 8:00 pm ET
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Claim Journey – Case initiation - Portal
Portal
– Available 24/7
– Accessible from any digital device
– www.zurchna.com/myzurichbenefits
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Portal Registration
Simple, 4-step process
Validate your identity
Create Account
Verify contact information
Login
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Portal Case Initiation
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Once logged in, select
“Report a Leave”
Complete intake
questionnaire
Reflexive Questions
Case number provided at
completion
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Portal Features
Electronic Medical
Authorization signature
5-star survey
Real-time
status updates
24/7 Access
through
any device
Direct contact to
Case manager
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The introductory call is the first contact made by the assigned case
manager after a case is created.
Claim Journey – Introductory call
Initial call made in an average of 1
business day
Summary of case details captured at
time of intake
Education provided on what to expect through
the claim journey
Information on how to register for the portal
Reminder given to
DocuSign the medical auth.
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Claim Journey – Initial decision
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Step 1
• Introductory letter sent to the employee is
visible immediately in the portal
• Initial claim email is sent to CPG
Step 3
• Review documents received
• Engage clinical team (as needed)
• Assess functionality
• Make decision. Any denial decisions require
2nd level review and approval
Step 2
• Provider contacted to get information
telephonically
• Employee can upload documents through
the portal
• Mail, Email, Fax upload are ways to get
information to the Case Manager
Step 4
• Contact employee to discuss decision
• Send decision letter to employee. The letter
is immediately available on the portal*
• Decision email is sent to CPG and
Employer
Educate
Gather
Evaluate & Decide
Communicate
*adverse decision letters are not available on the portal
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Claim Journey – Ongoing Management
5 days prior to certified date,
contact is made to employee to
confirm plans to return to work
Clinical Resources:
• Clinical Case Manager• Behavioral Health
Consultant• Vocational Rehab
Consultant• Care Manager
Extension RTW – Modified Duty RTW – Full Duty
Evaluate claim action
plan
Make claim decision
Discuss RTW plan with employee
Communicate outcome
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Claim Journey – Transition to Long Term Disability
Mid-claim review 01
Interdisciplinary roundtable:
• Clinician• Voc. Rehab• LTD and STD
Case Manager
Full claim assessment for LTD consideration
CM handoff 02
Decision 03
• Introduction to new case manager
• In-depth interview with employee to educate on expectations
• Claim co-managed through LTD transition
• Telephonic and written communication of decision
• Explanation of change in pay frequency
• Social Security assistance if applicable
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Clinical Resources – Behavioral Health
13 Week Transition Review Psychological Function
Behavioral Health Clinical
Review Benefit Integration
• Behavioral Health round table
claim discussion
• Established protocols to review
co-morbid conditions
• Review for Specialist vs.
Primary Physician involvement
• Ongoing coordinated
management discussions
• Assess Cognitive
Dysfunction, attention,
memory, reality testing
• Emotional Dysfunction,
affect stability and
appropriateness
• Behavioral Dysfunction,
impulse control, persistence
• Comprehensive clinical
review of psychological
functions, treatment plan
and optimal care
• Identify masked co-morbid
diagnosis related to
behavioral health conditions
• Utilize our dynamic
indicator model
• Engagement of Care
Manager for added
employee support in
identifying available Health
and Wellness programs
• Proactively educate
employees on additional
resources and make
proactive connections
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Program Features and Value-Added Services
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Care Manager Program
Master’s level, licensed Social
Workers
Proactively seek, identify and help
employees in need
– Federal benefits: VA, Social
Security
– Community resources: Dial-a-Ride,
Meals on Wheels
– Integration with other employer
programs
Provide proactive education on
Accelerated Death Benefit
provisions
– Specialize in end-of-life assistance
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Everest Funeral Concierge
CPG members have access to Everest, a consumer advocate who works on your employee’s behalf for funeral-related decisions
– Can negotiate better prices for CPG employees
– Provides price comparison tools
– Acts as liaison between the consumer and the funeral home
24/7 Advisor Assistance
– Can help plan all aspects of a funeral
– Can arrange halls, caterers, flowers, limos, and more
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Questions
John Servais
SVP, Benefits Policy and Design
Isabella White
AVP, Vendor Management Administration
January 14, 2020
2020 Disability Update
Enrollment — Employer-Paid Plans
Disability Coverage Options
(Plan Selections)
• Enrollment
• Changes from default plan
• Billing
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Employee-Paid (Voluntary) Plans — Enrollment
Employees need to complete the
Zurich employee-paid enrollment form
• Enrollment form is available on
the Administrators’ Resource
Center (ARC)
Employers will gather all completed
forms from their employees and
send them to Client Services (CS)
for processing
• Fax: (877) 432-9274
• Email: [email protected]
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Questions and Answers
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Disclaimer
Please note that this material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as
investment, tax, or other advice. It does not constitute a contract or an offer for any products or services.
In the event of a conflict between this material and the official plan documents or insurance policies,
the official plan documents or insurance policies will govern. The Church Pension Fund (CPF) and its
affiliates (collectively, CPG) retain the right to amend, terminate, or modify the terms of any benefit plans
described in this material at any time, for any reason, and, unless otherwise required by applicable law,
without notice.
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance products and services are offered by Zurich
American Life Insurance Company, NAIC No. 90557, a New York domestic life insurance company.
The information provided here is a summary of the group disability income insurance coverage and
is for illustrative purposes only. A certificate with more complete policy information is available upon
request. Please refer to the certificate or the group policy for a complete description of coverage, terms,
conditions, exclusions, and limitations. If any conflict exists between the policy and the information
described here, the terms of the policy will govern. Other, self-funded disability benefits are provided
by The Church Pension Fund.
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