Authorizations Outbound Call Script

An outbound call is required when:

1. A job has been denied/partially denied.
1. Unless CA/IA and NOT an emergency
2. Unintentional disconnect by agent.
3. Unintentional disconnect by caller.
4. Medical Emergency/High Risk updates are available.
5. Non-Covered Charges exceed $250 with SP supplied parts and repairs can be completed within the next 2 business days.
   

When making an outbound call:

1. You MUST state your name and the warranty type you are calling from when calling customers.
2. If you are calling out to a customer who has a Sears warranty, you must state on the recorded line “Sears Home Warranty” at the call opening and closing.
3. Calls can be made to customers between 8 AM-8 PM. This is specific to their time zone.
4. While the scripting is not verbatim, “recorded” MUST be stated when providing the recording disclosure.
   

Outbound to Customer

Call Flow
Opening	“Hello. My name is <Agent Name> and I’m calling from <Warranty Type>. Please be advised that we're on a recorded line. May I please speak with <Customer Name>?”
Information	Customer Available	Customer Not Available
	“We have an update to share with you regarding your <Item> request, is now a good time to speak?” If YES: Provide update to customer. If NO: “I understand. Please give us a call back at your earliest convenience at <Appropriate CS Number>.” “Do you have any further questions for me?”	“Can you please have them call us back at their earliest convenience?” Provide them the phone number to reach customer service according to their warranty.
Closing	“Thank you for speaking with me at <Warranty Type>. Have a great day!”

Voicemail
Leaving A Voicemail	“Hello, my name is “Agent Name” and I’m calling from <Warranty Type>. We have an update to share with you regarding your <Item> request if you could give us a call back at <Appropriate CS Number> at your earliest convenience. Thank you!” DO NOT provide any information about the job in the voicemail!!

Outbound to SP/Distributor/Supplier/Etc.

Call Flow
Greeting	“Hello, my name is “Agent Name” and I’m calling from Cinch Home Services. The line seems to have been disconnected while we were speaking previously. Before we continue I do need to remind you that we're on a recorded line.”

Customer Service Phone Numbers

Warranty Type	CS Phone Number
Cinch Home Services	800-474-4047
Sears Home Warranty	855-256-2467
Sears Scheduling	501-255-1057

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