Lydia Allen
About Lydia Allen
Lydia Allen is a Claims Compliance professional at MEMIC in Portland, Maine, with a background in English and extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and compliance within the workers' compensation sector.
Work at MEMIC
Lydia Allen has been employed at MEMIC since 2019, where she holds the position of Claims Compliance. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines related to workers' compensation claims. Her expertise includes interfacing with various stakeholders, such as departments, injured workers, employers, and the State Worker's Compensation Board. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Claim Associate at MEMIC for nine months in 2018-2019, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in claims management.
Education and Expertise
Lydia Allen earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Colorado Denver. She is currently pursuing a Certificate of Graduate Study in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety at the University of Southern Maine. Her educational background supports her expertise in claims compliance and stakeholder engagement. Lydia possesses skills in decision-making, collaboration, multi-tasking, documentation, and tracking, which are essential in her current role at MEMIC.
Background
Lydia Allen has a diverse professional background that spans over two decades. She began her career as a Community Affairs Coordinator at Fox Broadcasting Company, where she worked from 1997 to 2001. She then held a similar position at CBS Corporation from 2001 to 2005. Following her time in community affairs, Lydia transitioned to education, serving as K-12 Education Support for Denver Public Schools from 2005 to 2013. She later worked at Anthem, Inc. as a Customer Care Representative from 2014 to 2018 before joining MEMIC.
Skills in Claims Management
In her role at MEMIC, Lydia Allen utilizes her skills in reviewing and calculating injured workers' gross wages in accordance with the State of Maine guidelines and regulations. Her ability to manage documentation and track claims effectively contributes to her success in claims compliance. Lydia's experience in interfacing with multiple stakeholders enhances her capability to navigate the complexities of workers' compensation claims.