Enrolling in EFT |
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What is EFT? |
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is a method of transferring
payments electronically from NYS Medicaid directly into a
Provider's checking or savings account.
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How do I enroll in
EFT? |
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To enroll in EFT you must complete an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Enrollment Form
(click on the link to open the form), available on www.emedny.org.
Please carefully read the INSTRUCTIONS SHEET found in the
same document and follow its directions. Please note the form
must have an original signature (no signature stamps)
and that a defaced original check from your checking
or savings account must be attached. Provider bank accounts
without checks should submit a notarized letter on bank
letterhead signed by a bank officer. The letter must include
the bank name and address, ABA number, provider account number
and tax ID, type of account, bank officer's name, title, signature,
and phone number.
Note: A completed EFT form and accompanying check/letter must
be submitted for each Provider who wishes to receive funds
via EFT. The only exception is for a group practice which
only receives checks and remittances with a Group ID.
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Where do I find the
EFT Enrollment Form? |
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The Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Enrollment Form is available on www.emedny.org.
This form is located on the Provider Enrollment Forms page of Information tab on the www.emedny.org website.
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Can I fax the EFT
Enrollment form back? |
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No, there must be an original signature (no signature
stamps) on the form and an original, defaced check or notarized
letter on bank letterhead must accompany the form.
Mail to:
Attn: EFT Processing
Computer Sciences Corporation
P.O. Box 4616
Rensselaer, NY 12144
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How do I deface the
check required with the application? |
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Use a stamp marked
'Void' or write 'Void' across the face of the check. |
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I have multiple providers
associated with a single TSN/ETIN. Can I send in one form and
list the providers? |
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No, you must submit a signed (no signature stamp)
EFT Enrollment Form and defaced original check or notarized
letter from the bank for each provider.
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My group receives
all payments for our association. Where do I indicate the Group
ID on the Enrollment Form? |
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The Group ID may be entered in the Provider ID # only if
the Group receives all payments for its associated providers.
The Group's executive must sign the form and an original,
defaced check or notarized bank letter must accompany
the EFT Enrollment form.
Note: If any individual provider in the Group receives a
check from Medicaid separate from the Group banking account,
a separate signed EFT Enrollment Form and original,
defaced check or notarized bank letter must be submitted
for that provider.
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Can my bank/clearinghouse
set EFT up for me? |
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No, the form must be signed and submitted by the provider
with an original, defaced check or notarized bank letter
attached. Only NYS Medicaid can set up the EFT transaction
for you.
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If I submit claims
on paper, can I enroll in EFT? |
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Yes. You may enroll in EFT to obtain electronic payment and
still receive a paper or electronic remittance statement.
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I currently receive
my remittance statement with my check by mail. What happens
if I enroll in EFT? |
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Your remittance statement will be mailed to the Pay To address
on file with NYS Medicaid. The EFT payment will be deposited
into your checking or savings account.
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Who can sign the EFT
Enrollment Form? |
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The individual practitioner or the administrator for the
institution must sign the EFT Enrollment Form. Any unauthorized
signatures will be rejected.
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Where do I find the
Routing Number and Account Number needed to enroll in EFT? |
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Check with your bank.
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| Q: |
Are all banks accepting
EFT fund transfers from NYS Medicaid? |
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Check with your bank.
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Can I have funds deposited
in a savings account? |
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Yes, submit an original, defaced check from
the account with the EFT enrollment form or a notarized
letter on bank letterhead signed by a bank officer that
includes the bank's name and address, routing number, the
type of account, account number, account owner's name, address
and tax ID.
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Does enrolling in
EFT bypass the two week lag period currently in place with checks? |
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No.
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I do all of my banking
online and do not have a check to send with the EFT enrollment
Form. Can I still enroll into EFT? |
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Yes, you may submit a notarized letter on bank letterhead
signed by a bank officer that includes the bank's name and
address, routing number, the type of account, account number,
account owner's name, address and tax ID.
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I don't have a Tax
ID. What should I do? |
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You may use your Social Security Number.
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