Sandhya Patel Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Deerfield, Il, Us

Integrated Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Retail.Oversee and assist in the creation, customization and quality review of comprehensive ERISA plan documents (including Summary Plan Descriptions)Responsible for keeping up to date benefits plan information for Case Management System and internal HR PartnersManaging and assisting in the preparation and management of the 5500s filing including US and International.Ensures medical health insurance policy is compliant with the regulations set forth in the Affordable Care Act.Assists in the preparation and management of the non-discrimination testing requirements.Monitoring and assessing proposed and enacted federal and state laws and regulations affecting company-sponsored benefit plans. Brings to Benefits management and legal's attention as necessary.Responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and distribution of Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary Annual Reports and other required disclosure documents, with emphasis on participant communications and disclosures related to health and welfare plans.Provided support on special projects as assigned for yearly benefits and compliance during open enrolment.Resolving and responding to escalated team member questions related to benefits.Managing annual evaluation and analysis of benefits costs. Presents findings to management to help identify any gaps and opportunities.Implementation and integration of new benefit plans optionsUse of SAP Ariba system for P.Os.Validate Invoices upto 15 million US dollars on regular basisFamiliar with Salesforce for team member inquires and escalation.Project managed and finalized review of SPD's

New York, Ny, Us

· Expert in contract compliance, policies and procedures dealing with legal and regulatory requirements.· Ability to communicate and work with cross functional, complex projects with different internal and external teams· Constantly managing multiple contracts for different clients in real time and shifting priorities as needed· Customize and modify existing contract as required and ensure timely completion, execution and delivery of contracts on time·Research and answer contract compliance and process questions with product teams, contract development and legal· Ensuring correct negotiation are accurately written in final agreement redlines· Working with different internal Insurance Business partners, Stake holders and external customers to reflect current business goals· Playing a supporting role within the Worldwide Benefits UW & Contracts Department, providing support in implementing new business and renewal contract issuance· Issuance of policies to new expatriate clients and amendments and riders to contracts with existing and new clients· Develops and analyzes moderately complex contracts and related forms and reviews applicable laws and regulations to determine variations in forms, laws, and requirements.· Provided technical support in the analysis of new product ventures and contract-related analyses required for due diligence activities· Consulted with customers and insurance departments seeking compliance for Worldwide Benefits contracts· Responsible for accuracy and integrity of databases used for compiling filing requirements, creating filing support documentation, and monitoring filing activities· Assists analyst's administrative aspects of generating basic contract documents and maintaining filing documentation· Exercises analytical and research skills to analyze and validate regulatory comments during approval process· Maintain relationship with implementation, plan master, legal, compliance and products

New York, Ny, Us

• Analyzes and manage large organization accounts and their long term disability claims• Work with various HR departments and individuals on employees benefits and compensation• Planning and coordinating compensation and benefits programs, policies and procedures• Leadership qualities to lead and train people• Ability to formulate and present conclusions based on financial analysis• Understand the regulations governing FMLA, ADA, HIPAA Statutory Disability and ERISA • Responsible for reviewing, investigating and construct liability determinations of Long Term Disability claims• Provide timely and accurate communications, information gathering, and rendering decisions on long term disability claims according to provisions of long term disability certificates• Apply appropriate contract terms, legal guidelines and case management procedures to each claim• Interact with claimants, attorneys and other third parties throughout the claims management process. Develop and sustain excellent client relationships• Manage an inventory of claims to evaluate liability from 3-5 million in benefits and maintain compliance• Maintain confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion• Strong analytical skills to gather information analyze facts and make recommendations based upon information collected

New York, Ny, Us

• Formulate decisions on claims that are consistent with contracts and policies • Perform calculations and adjustments to payment amount to comply with contract provisions and ensure accurate benefit payment • Assist in process development & process documentation for release of new automated system• Increase revenue stream • Interpret & apply state and social security regulations• Audit/Investigate questionable aspects of claims

Bellevue, Wa, Us

• Researched Parcel Identification Numbers and site candidate information • Validated build sites are in compliance with zoning, FAA and FCC• Ordered and reviewed title, deeds and leases bases on leasing commitments• Created purchase order requests and oversaw tracking logs• Responsible for reviewing all documents required for building and maintaining cell sites• Manage timelines and monitor critical dates that impact the development cycle