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Self-Funded Billing. Self-Funded Billing. Access to invoices and notification system via e-Bill. Reduction in amount of funds required to have on deposit with IBC. New features and enhancements will be available after migration. Self-Funded Billing.
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Self-Funded Billing Access to invoices and notification system via e-Bill • Reduction in • amount of funds required to have on deposit with IBC New features and enhancements will be available after migration. Self-Funded Billing Easy access to reports on claims payments, deposits, and expenses Stop loss credits available directly on invoices
Payment with e-Bill Simpler and more convenient • After migration, customers can choose to pay by e-Bill, a secure online system that offers enhanced notification features. • Customers receive email notification when: • The invoice is available. • The amount due changes. • A payment is returned. View invoice summaries online Pay bills online (one-time,automatic,recurring) Simple, customizable, and easy payment process Payment with e-Bill Summary and detail-level reports Enhanced notification system
Information on InvoicesChanges to Fee Presentation • IBC is adopting a new standard for how fees appear on customer invoices. • Not because of new charges – but due to changes to how some fees are calculated. • Administrative expenses: • Most admin fees will be billed on a PCPM basis • Claims Related Administrative Expenses: • A new field type labeled “other medical expense fee” will be created
Reporting Hyperlink reports available • Customers will have an opportunity to determine role-based reporting access. • Customers are able to access summary and detail level reports on claims payments, deposits and expenses on the same day as invoice is received.
Changes to Billing Cycle and Format • An email with a link to e-Bill will be sent out every Wednesday. • All self-funded customers must move to a weekly billing cycle. • All self-funded customers must pay their invoice within 24 hours of receipt.
Stop Loss Coverage • Following platform transformation, claims will be fed directly to Highmark Insurance Group (HMIG) systems and stop loss credits can be advanced to customers who meet certain criteria. • Customers with stop loss coverage from HMIG may receive stop loss credits directly on their invoices, eliminating the current need to file claims for reimbursement. • HMIG requires a run-in period for claims and the period varies based on the stop loss policy. Consistently timely payment (i.e. pays weekly amount due, within 24 hours) required for credits.
Claims Run Out • Currently, self-funded customers receive information on claims run-out activity on their IBC invoice. • Following migration: • Information on claims run out activity related to dates prior to migration will appear on the “additional item” line of the new invoice. • IBC will continue to send the reconciliation file to the customer until run out is complete.
Self-Billing of Administrative Fees • Currently, customers that self-bill administrative fees are unable to view an administrative fee-only invoice. • Following migration, self-billed admin fees will be filed on a separate admin fee invoice. • Allows customers to pay the medical invoice as billed via e-Bill.
Support from IBC IBC offers support and education about new e-Bill features • The following information is available: • Claims billing guide for information on accessing invoices through the e-Bill portal, fee types and reporting • Annual calendar of billing cycles (including weekly claims and monthly admin cycles) • Dedicated billing analyst to walk through the first invoice and to directly answer questions regarding portal access, invoices and reporting