Disability Claims Adjudication Expert

Mercor; Dublin; Remote; EUR 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Disability Claims & Underwriting Specialist on a contract basis. This remote role supports disability claim design, determinations and return-to-work planning for AI-driven adjudication projects.

You will assess medical, occupational and financial evidence, draft precise analyses, and audit AI-generated responses for accuracy and fairness. Immediate start and 20–40 hours per week are available.

Contract position with weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of disability claims adjudication or related work.
• Experience with at least one program type (e.g., group short-term disability).
• Understanding of elimination periods and benefit durations.
• Ability to weigh medical, occupational and financial evidence.
• Strong written analysis and attention to detail.
• Distinguish adjudication from clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design scenarios for short- and long-term disability claims, including elimination periods.
• Create claim determinations, benefit calculations, and return-to-work plans.
• Write "golden" reference responses at experienced disability-professional quality.
• Grade AI-generated responses for accuracy, evidentiary support, and procedural fairness.
• Identify and correct misapplied disability definitions and unsupported conclusions.
• Provide written feedback to improve model behavior.

Skills

Disability claims adjudication

Underwriting

Evidence weighing

Written analysis

Policy interpretation

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Disability Claims & Underwriting Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Design realistic scenarios for short- and long-term disability claims, including elimination periods and claim duration management. Create work products such as claim determinations, benefit calculations, and return-to-work plans. Write "golden" reference responses at experienced disability-professional quality. Grade AI-generated responses for accuracy, evidentiary support, and procedural fairness. Identify and correct misapplied disability definitions and unsupported conclusions. Provide written feedback to improve model behavior.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2+ years of experience in disability claims adjudication, underwriting, or vocational rehabilitation.
• Experience with at least one program type, such as group short-term disability.
• Understanding of contract definitions, elimination periods, and benefit periods.
• Ability to weigh medical, occupational, and financial evidence.
• Excellent written analysis, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish claim adjudication from clinical decisions.

Preferred

• CRC , CDMS , CCM , CPDM , RN , or comparable credential.
• Experience with ERISA records, appeals, or litigation support.
• Experience with individual disability income underwriting.
• Coordination experience with Social Security or workers compensation.
• Experience with FMLA, state leave programs, or ADA accommodations.

Start Date

Immediately ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor , Paid weekly via Stripe Connect .

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