Appeals and Grievance Specialist – Remote

Support compliance and member advocacy by managing appeals and grievances for a nonprofit health plan serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

About WellSense Health Plan
WellSense Health Plan is a nonprofit insurer serving more than 740,000 members across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Founded in 1997 as Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, WellSense provides high-quality Medicare, Medicaid, and Individual/Family plans. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring health insurance that works for members—no matter their circumstances.

Schedule

  • Full-time, remote (U.S.)
  • Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility based on workflow
  • Collaboration across multiple internal departments and external agencies

Responsibilities
Appeals

  • Manage and execute member appeals across medical and pharmacy services
  • Coordinate with CMS, MassHealth, DHHS, IRE, QIO, and other external agencies
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (CMS, NCQA, etc.)
  • Draft, issue, and communicate appeal determinations to members and providers
  • Support audits and reporting requirements

Grievances

  • Coordinate and resolve member complaints and grievances with internal teams and external vendors
  • Investigate quality-of-care concerns with clinical staff and support corrective action plans
  • Write and review grievance resolution letters
  • Identify trends and support organizational improvement plans

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of experience in a managed care organization
  • Experience with Medicare prior authorization, appeals, and grievance processes
  • Knowledge of CMS, MassHealth, DHHS, and NCQA requirements
  • Strong critical thinking, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Bi-lingual skills preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Full remote work opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition assistance and professional development programs
  • Inclusive workplace culture supporting diverse populations

WellSense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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