Master Adjudicator
Florida Department Of Health
Kendal, Florida
Adjudicated claims and determined eligibility for benefits offered under SSA Title II and Title XVI programs, including disabled children, disabled widow, reconsideration review, and cases for continued disability review claims.Interviewed clients via phone regarding allegations, symptoms, treatment, and possible impairments. Utilized knowledge of federal and state laws to properly determine the next steps for the Department of Health. Collaborated with internal staff and physicians on disease outcomes and functional assessments to determine possible approval.Key Outcomes:• Targeted “special” caseloads, including aged claims, backlog cases, potential public relations cases, and caseloads vacated by former examiners.• Supervised up to seven examiners in the absence of the supervisor, reviewing claims for accuracy before final submission, approving payment for consultative examinations, and providing feedback to examiners regarding claim management techniques.