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California Teleconnect Fund Claims. September 5, 2008. CTF Claims. Claims Overview Submitted per month in order to receive reimbursement for CTF discounts already provided to customer One year and 45 day window for submission. CTF Claims. Program Changes
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California Teleconnect Fund Claims September 5, 2008
CTF Claims Claims Overview • Submitted per month in order to receive reimbursement for CTF discounts already provided to customer • One year and 45 day window for submission
CTF Claims Program Changes • Claim forms/process is revised to accommodate changes • New Customer Categories • CA Community Colleges (CC) • California Telehealth Network (CTN) • New Management Reports • Rate Sheet • Customer, Service, Rate - for Affiliates • Community Colleges cap of $7.874 million for FY 09-10
CTF Claims Claims are Composed of (see handout): • Cover Letter • Claim Form • Management Reports • Customer Report (1 per each service provider, including affiliates) • Service Report (1 per each service provider, including affiliates) • Variance Report • Rate Sheet (1 per each service provider, including affiliates) • Electronic versions/copies of all claim documents • CD
CTF Claims Claim Review Process • Communications staff is working to maintain turnaround time to approximately one month from the date the claim is received. • Payment letters (notification of payment) are sent on date of approval • Claim must also be processed by the CPUC Fiscal Office and CA State Controller (allow for additional 3-5 weeks for receipt of check) • Interest can be claimed beginning 60 days after the date a valid claim is timely filed
CTF Claims In the Future • The updated claim forms and instructions will be available on the CTF website prior to 12/1/08 • More changes (to accommodate CTN and other) will be made to the claim forms/process
CTF Claims Up next: Informing Carriers and CC of Fund Availability
CTF Claims – CC Cap Community College Cap • The total amount of approved funds and residual amount will be posted on the CTF website and updated monthly • Warning that total CC funding is approaching cap: • When funding reaches 80% of cap ($6.299) • Notify carriers and Chancellor’s Office
CTF Claims – CC Cap Community College Cap, Cont. • When cap is reached: • Notify carriers and Chancellor’s Office • Notice on CTF website • Carriers required to discontinue the CTF discounts to CC for remainder of the fiscal year or until otherwise notified • Claim amounts related to CC will be rejected • Carrier will be notified • CC will be responsible for paying outstanding 50% • Remainder of claim can still be paid
CTF Claims Up next: Discussion