Benefits & Plan Document Analyst I

HMA is the premier third-party health plan administrator across the PNW and beyond. We relentlessly deliver on our promise to provide medium to large-size employers with customized health plans. We offer various high-quality, affordable healthcare plan options supported with best-in-class customer service.
We are proud to say that for three years, HMA has been chosen as a 'Washington's Best Workplaces' by our Staff and PSBJ™. Our vision, 'Proving What's Possible in Healthcare™,' and our values, People First!, Be Extraordinary, Work Courageously, Own It, and Win Together, shape our culture, influence our decisions, and drive our results.
What we are looking for: We are always searching for unique people to add to our team. We only hire people that care deeply about others, thrive in evolving environments, gain satisfaction from being part of a team, are motivated by tackling complex challenges, are courageous enough to share ideas, action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven.
What you can expect: You can expect an inclusive, flexible, and fun culture, comprehensive salary, pay transparency, benefits, and time off package with plenty of personal development and growth opportunities. If you are looking for meaningful work, a clear purpose, high standards, work/life balance, and the ability to contribute to something important, find out more about us at: https://www.accesshma.com/
How YOU will make a Difference:
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the creation of quality, comprehensive, and compliant Plan Documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) as well as amendments, and SBC's (as needed) for our self-funded group health plan clients. This position will be responsible for understanding client intent and working with Account Teams to clarify issues or concerns. This position is responsible for troubleshooting issues and providing language guidance, clarification, and recommendations to other team members within our organization as well as with our clients and brokers.
What YOU will do:

• Perform document proofing and quality audit
• Draft Plan Documents and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD)
• Draft SPD amendments
• Manage to rigid internal document production SLAs
• Participate in new client benefit reviews and implementation calls
• Work with third-party SPD and SBC vendors to ensure quality, timely delivery of documents as needed
• Identify and communicate concerns related to regulations impacting plan language and benefit design
• Manage and implement annual SPD maintenance release for timely and accurate implementation
• Work with other operational teams to identify need and assist is drafting new master SPD language

Knowledge, Experience, and Key Attributes needed for Success:

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience working at a TPA, health insurance company, or brokerage firm
• 1-3 years of experience with Plan Documents
• Strong knowledge of various regulations pertaining to group health plans (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA)
• Detail oriented with the ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy while maintaining tight timelines is required
• Excellent MS Word skills is required
• Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers is required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex environment is required
• Superior knowledge and use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as content organization, layout, and visual appeal is required
• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills is required

CompensationThe base salary for this position in the greater Seattle area is $73,000-$91,000 and varies dependent on geography, skills, experience, education, and other job or market-related factors. Performance-based incentive bonus(es) is available. In addition, HMA provides a generous total rewards package for full-time employees that includes: seventeen (IC) days paid time off; eleven paid holidays, one paid personal and one paid volunteer day; company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance; company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurances; voluntary life insurances; HSA and FSA pre-tax programs; 401(k)-retirement plan with company match; wellness incentive and reimbursement; remote work and continuing education reimbursements; discount program; parental leave; and a charitable giving match. For more information about HMA, visit www.accesshma.com .
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of this posting date. HMA reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
How we Support your Work, Life, and Wellness Goals
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including: competitive pay; annual incentive; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K retirement plan with match; generous PTO and holidays; an onsite gym facility; a gym subsidy; Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances; an Employee Assistance Plan; free parking and easy freeway access to I-405 and I-520; a well-stocked kitchen on-site with subsidized snacks and refreshments; year-round wellness activities; the ability to earn a $500 wellness incentive; monthly events; paid volunteer hours and more!
HMA requires a background screen prior to employment.
Protected Health Information (PHI) Access Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) employees may encounter protected health information (PHI) in the regular course of their work. All PHI shall be used and disclosed on a need-to-know-basis and according to HMA's standard policies and procedures.
HMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer