Case-Based Resolutions
Case 1: Claim Not Reflecting on Portal
Scenario: A beverage company’s employee was injured during warehouse operations. The HR manager submitted a claim, but it’s not visible on the RMA portal.
Resolution Steps:
- Confirm submission date, claim reference number, and employee details.
- Log into the RMA Employer Portal and check under “Submitted Claims”.
- If missing, verify whether the claim was saved as a draft or failed due to attachment errors.
- Escalate to RMA Support with claim reference, employer code, and supporting medical reports.
- Advise the employer to re-upload missing medical documents.
- Confirm with RMA Claims Department that the claim is being processed.
- Provide employer with SLA timelines (e.g., acknowledgment within 48 hours).
Case 2: Policy Cover Clarification
Scenario: A brewery queries whether employees injured during delivery outside the plant premises are covered.
Resolution Steps:
- Review policy document and confirm occupational injury coverage applies both onsite and offsite during official duties.
- Share extracts from the RMA policy on offsite accidents.
- If ambiguity remains, escalate to RMA Legal & Compliance for written clarification.
- Advise employer to keep detailed incident reports, including witness statements, in case of disputes.
Case 3: Premium Contribution Discrepancy
Scenario: The finance department notices higher-than-expected RMA contributions for the quarter.
Resolution Steps:
- Retrieve contribution calculation based on total wages submitted.
- Cross-check payroll submissions vs. RMA premium invoice.
- Identify if overtime/contractor wages were included.
- If errors exist, advise employer to submit an amended wage declaration.
- Request RMA to reissue corrected premium invoice.
- Document process to avoid recurrence during quarterly submissions.
Case 4: Employee Not Reflected as a Member
Scenario: A newly onboarded distillery worker’s details do not appear in RMA records.
Resolution Steps:
- Check whether HR submitted the employee via the RMA Employer Onboarding Portal.
- Confirm employee ID, work permit (if applicable), and start date.
- If submission was missed, assist HR with bulk employee upload.
- Request RMA to validate member details and confirm coverage start date.
- Provide HR confirmation email/letter for audit compliance.
Case 5: Compliance Audit Request
Scenario: A beverage distributor receives a compliance notification from RMA requesting workplace health & safety policy evidence.
Resolution Steps:
- Collect internal OHS policies, accident logs, and training records.
- Upload documents to RMA compliance portal.
- Liaise with RMA audit team for completeness checks.
- Provide employer with an escalation channel if further clarification is needed.
- Recommend scheduling an annual compliance review to prevent future issues.
Case 6: Portal Login Issues
Scenario: The HR manager cannot access the RMA portal before a deadline for claim submission.
Resolution Steps:
- Confirm internet/browser version compatibility (Chrome/Edge recommended).
- Check password reset and account lockout policies.
- If system outage, escalate to RMA IT Helpdesk and obtain incident reference.
- Request deadline extension from RMA in case of prolonged downtime.
- Share alternative submission channels (email helpdesk or direct submission via RMA support team).
Case 7: Claim Submission Error on Portal
Scenario: A client reports that their claim submission fails with an error code after uploading supporting documents.
Resolution Steps:
- Replicate the issue on UAT with similar document formats.
- Verify file size and extension validation rules in the portal.
- Check system logs for API errors between claim portal and backend system.
- If document upload service is timing out, raise a ticket with infrastructure to increase file upload threshold.
- As a workaround, advise client to email the documents to the claims team while fix is deployed.
Tag: System Error | Claims
Case 8: Incorrect Premium Deduction
Scenario: A corporate policyholder notices an incorrect premium amount deducted for their monthly contribution.
Resolution Steps:
- Review policy configuration in the admin system.
- Cross-check premium table against underwriting rules.
- If miscalculation stems from incorrect rate update, roll back to last approved version.
- Raise adjustment note and process refund or additional debit as required.
- Confirm with client after correction and document root cause for audit.
Tag: Policy | Billing | Compliance
Case 9: Duplicate Policy Creation
Scenario: A client appears twice in the system with two different policy numbers.
Resolution Steps:
- Validate client identity (ID/passport number).
- Check whether second policy was created via manual onboarding or bulk upload.
- Merge duplicate records using master policy number, ensuring claims history is retained.
- Cancel duplicate policy with regulatory-compliant remarks.
- Update CRM to prevent future duplication using unique identifiers.
Tag: Policy | Data Integrity
Case 10: Delayed Claim Payout
Scenario: A claimant complains that their approved benefit payout is delayed beyond SLA.
Resolution Steps:
- Track payment instruction in ERP/finance system.
- Check whether payment batch failed or was held due to compliance flag.
- If blocked due to missing tax documentation, notify claimant immediately.
- Escalate to finance for urgent release of funds if all documents are complete.
- Send formal apology with revised timeline to claimant.
Tag: Claims | Payments | SLA
Case 11: Occupational Injury Not Linked to Employer Account
Scenario: An injured worker’s claim is not showing under the correct employer’s account.
Resolution Steps:
- Verify worker’s employment details from HR records.
- Cross-check employer registration number on the claim.
- If employer linkage was incorrectly mapped, correct in policy master and reassign claim.
- Ensure no duplication of claim against wrong employer.
- Notify both employer and claimant about resolution.
Tag: Claims | Policy | Compliance
Case 12: System Downtime During Peak Filing Period
Scenario: Portal crashes when multiple corporates submit claims during month-end.
Resolution Steps:
- Check server load and application logs.
- Scale infrastructure temporarily (add more instances, load balancer).
- Inform clients of downtime via SMS/email blast.
- Enable offline submission option as backup.
- Raise permanent fix request with IT for load-testing and system scaling.
Tag: System Error | Operations | Client Servicing
Case 13: Incorrect Benefit Calculation for Dependents
Scenario: A claimant’s dependent benefit payout was lower than expected.
Resolution Steps:
- Validate dependent eligibility against policy rules.
- Check calculation logic in claims system.
- If dependent’s age/relationship misclassified, correct record and reprocess claim.
- Issue revised benefit amount with audit trail.
- Document policy interpretation and share with claims team to prevent recurrence.
Tag: Claims | Policy | Compliance