
Tanya User
@tanyauser16
I manage disability, leave, and workplace accommodation cases across insurance and legal settings.
What I'm looking for
At Lincoln Financial Group, I manage stay-at-work and leave accommodation requests, coordinate with employees, employers, HR partners, and claims professionals, and maintain timely case documentation throughout the review process.
I've also supported Social Security disability claims as a claim examiner, paralegal, case manager, and specialist. My work includes policy interpretation, client intake, legal research and drafting, medical-record requests and summaries, benefits education, and communication with the Social Security Administration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accommodation Specialist I, Claim Examiner II
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Manage stay-at-work and leave accommodation requests in support of ADA/ADAAA services, ensuring timely processing and documentation. Coordinate with employees, employers, HR partners, and claims professionals to facilitate workplace accommodation reviews.
Social Security Disability Claim Examiner
Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Interpreted disability insurance policies with emphasis on other income or offset provisions. Educated claimants on SSDI benefits and coordinated with vendors and attorneys.
Social Security Disability Paralegal & Case Manager
David Kohm & Associates
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 (8 months)
Screened potential clients for SSDI/SSI programs and prepared intake documents. Maintained client folders and case data in Prevail and Excel, and communicated with the Social Security Administration.
Customer Service Professional
Healthmine Services Inc.
Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 (8 months)
Handled inbound and outbound member calls, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and company policies. Educated members on employee benefits programs and provided positive customer experiences.
Social Security Disability Paralegal
Lanier Law Group, P.A.
May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)
Provided administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling and document preparation. Investigated cases, conducted research, and communicated with the Social Security Administration.
Eligibility Specialist/Medicaid Eligibility
UNC Medical Center
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (8 months)
Determined patient eligibility for Medicaid and SSI programs by obtaining financial information. Prepared appeals and represented the health care system in appeal hearings.
Social Security Disability Specialist
Healthcare Financial
Apr 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Identified social security entitlement programs for claimants and facilitated applications. Interacted with claimants, MCO plans, attorneys, and physicians to complete the application process.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, graduated in October 2024.
University of Phoenix
Certificate, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Certificate, completed in October 2024.
Roxbury Community College
Social Science
2013 - 2016
Studied Social Science from September 2013 to February 2016.
John D. O’Bryant High School of Math & Science
High School Diploma, General Studies
High school diploma, graduated in June 2011.
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