Medical Claims - Agricultural Insurance Intern

OBJECTIVE:

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding paid rotational internship opportunity with one of Michigan’s top ranked workplaces? Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking a motivated group of students to join our team!

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our team to gain hands-on experience doing purposeful work in various aspects of medical claims handling. You may also have the opportunity to attend court proceedings and participate in ride-alongs with our Special Investigations Unit.

Interns will receive mentorship, training, and support from experienced professionals in the medical claims field and gain networking opportunities within the insurance and legal industries.

This position is hybrid, offering the flexibility to work remotely with the expectation to also work in the office.

While you will be hired into one space, you will go through rotational Wednesdays, where you spend each Wednesday within one of the five departments listed in the Agricultura Insurance Internship.

All summer interns will also have the opportunity to participate in the following events:

Intern Meet-n-Greet

Lansing Lugnuts Game

Intern Farm Visit

Additionally, all summer interns will participate in the Capstone Presentation. This will be a presentation to recap your summer with Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies, the projects you worked on and any other information regarding your internship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learn about the Michigan No-Fault Law and workers compensation statutes

Learn about MACP and its role in providing benefits to uninsured individuals

Assist in reviewing and processing Michigan PIP claims, MACP claims, and WC claims

Analyze medical records and bills

Communicate with insureds, claimants, employers, employees, and medical providers

Provide administrative support to the team

Collaborate with team members to investigate and resolve claims

Participate in meetings and discussions

Gain exposure to the legal aspects of medical claims

Understanding preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings

Attend court proceedings to observe the litigation process

Participate in ride-alongs with SIU to understand investigating fraudulent claims

Gain an understanding of key functions through on the job training and development

Collaborate with department staff to contribute on various processes and projects

Assist department managers with day-to-day tasks and procedures

Undertake special assignments as instructed by department manager

Build relationships with department stakeholders and contribute toward company and department goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled in insurance or risk management courses

Have an interest in medical claims

Self-motivated, detail oriented, and willing to “Dive-in”

Basic knowledge of using a computer (word processing, navigation, etc…) is required

High understanding of technology is preferred

Reliable transportation

Ability to travel within the State of Michigan

Ability to dress for a professional setting

Dedication to learning and continuous improvement

Must be enrolled at a college or university and have declared a major course of study moving closer to (or working toward) graduation

Proven track record as an excellent team player required

Outstanding communication and customer service skills

Familiarity with computer equipment and software required to complete job functions