Disability examiner vs adjuster

The differences between disability examiners and adjusters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a disability examiner and an adjuster. Additionally, an adjuster has an average salary of $49,396, which is higher than the $40,180 average annual salary of a disability examiner.

The top three skills for a disability examiner include social security disability, supplemental security income and social security administration. The most important skills for an adjuster are customer service, strong customer service, and litigation.

Disability examiner vs adjuster overview

	Disability Examiner	Adjuster
Yearly salary	$40,180	$49,396
Hourly rate	$19.32	$23.75
Growth rate	-6%	-6%
Number of jobs	2,241	7,936
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

What does a disability examiner do?

A disability examiner is primarily in charge of conducting assessments and examinations to determine an applicant's eligibility for disability benefits and programs. Their duties usually include reviewing medical and health records, conducting interviews, and evaluating applications. There are also times when a disability examiner must directly coordinate with healthcare providers to obtain and assess records. Moreover, as a disability examiner, it is essential to assist clients by answering inquiries, providing instructions and advice, and helping them understand the extent of procedures.

What does an adjuster do?

An adjuster is responsible for evaluating the extent of loss in the company by calculating the damage costs, determining the settlement payment to the client, and managing the reputation of the company for claims accountability. Adjusters must have extensive knowledge of the insurance principles and processes, following the state and federal regulations to protect clients and the business from insurance fraud. They collect documents from different organizations, perform field research, and interview witnesses to verify the accuracy of claims statement.

Disability examiner vs adjuster salary

Disability examiners and adjusters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Disability Examiner	Adjuster
Average salary	$40,180	$49,396
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $57,000	Between $35,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	Sacramento, CA	Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Highest paying state	Alaska	New Jersey
Best paying company	Minnesota State Fair	FCCI
Best paying industry	Government	Insurance

Differences between disability examiner and adjuster education

There are a few differences between a disability examiner and an adjuster in terms of educational background:

	Disability Examiner	Adjuster
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	SUNY at Binghamton	Stanford University

Disability examiner vs adjuster demographics

Here are the differences between disability examiners' and adjusters' demographics:

	Disability Examiner	Adjuster
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 30.0% Female, 70.0%	Male, 56.9% Female, 43.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.9% Asian, 5.0% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.1% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between disability examiner and adjuster duties and responsibilities

Disability examiner example responsibilities.

Manage a number of cases dealing with veterans' requests for claims and education benefits.
Provide comprehensive written and verbal reports to broker-dealer executives and FINRA management.
Interact extensively with senior management of securities firms to discuss their procedures and any weaknesses and/or findings regarding their processes.
Collaborate with FINRA enforcement on taking official on-the-record testimonies of register principals and register representatives.
Blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique ensure all specimens are collect accurately, on time and according to establish procedures.
Work with the client and claimants to discuss the evaluation process and future action of short term disability and FMLA claims.

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Adjuster example responsibilities.

Manage strict confidentiality of documents and comply with HIPAA regulations stipulate by the facility and government.
Review evidence obtain in liability investigations to evaluate a claim for success in recovery through litigation or arbitration.
Document measurements and relevant data to author estimates and appraisals utilizing Xactimate 28software.
Charge with answering and defending policy holders and company interests through independent and binding third-party arbitration proceedings.
Review departmental reports and financial data; prepare reports of findings, negotiating settlement demands or recommending litigation.
Prepare computerize estimates utilizing Xactimate and document all activity associate with the claim in clients web base claims management system.

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Disability examiner vs adjuster skills

Common disability examiner skills

Social Security Disability, 24%
Supplemental Security Income, 9%
Social Security Administration, 8%
Disability Determinations, 6%
Medical Terminology, 5%
Disability Benefits, 5%

Common adjuster skills

Customer Service, 19%
Strong Customer Service, 7%
Litigation, 7%
Liability Claims, 6%
Policy Coverage, 6%
Insurance Claims, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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