1.0 DISCLAIMER (Rev. 12/03)

Every effort will be made to ensure the information contained in this document is as accurate as possible. However, information in the document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of New York State or Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC).

Enhanced version(s) of this document will be available for retrieval (downloading) by accessing the New York State Medicaid Management Information System Electronic Gateway at CSC.

This manual will be available on the eMedNY.org website at http://www.emedny.org/manuals/index.html.

Throughout this document various acronyms may be used to represent programs, systems, entities, and other information. Below is a cross-reference table listing those acronyms.

Abbreviation	Description
EG	Electronic Gateway
NYS	New York State
CSC	Computer Sciences Corporation
ETIN	Electronic Transmission Identification Number (a/k/a TSN)
ECSS	Electronic Claim Submission System
MMIS	Medicaid Management Information System
MEDS	Medicaid Encounter Data Set
eMedNY	New York State Medicaid System

This document has been prepared to help facilitate the electronic submission of information to the eMedNY Contractor. Any comments or suggestions associated with this document should be forwarded to the address listed below:

Computer Sciences Corporation

Department: Provider Services

1 CSC Way

Rensselaer, New York 12144

5.0 Hardware and Software Requirements (Rev. 12/03)

Listed below are the minimum hardware and software requirements necessary to utilize the eMedNY:

Hardware:

· Personal Computer with Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP Operating System

· MODEM - capable of 1200 through 33600 BPS

· Available Telephone Line

Software:

Telecommunications software package capable of:

· Connection Rate 1200 - 33600 BPS

· Parity None

· Data Bits 8

· Stop Bits 1

· Protocol: Send to CSC Receive from CSC

Xmodem (Text)* Kermit

Ymodem Kermit

Zmodem Kermit

Kermit(BINARY)* Kermit

· Flow Control RTS/CTS

· Terminal Emulation Hyperterminal provided with Microsoft Windows 95 or greater, ANSI, VT100 and VT220.

* The Text/Binary option may not be available with all protocols.

6.0 Certification Statement

6.1 ETIN Application for new submitters

New electronic implementations Providers or Service Bureaus who choose to submit electronic/magnetic media must first apply for an Electronic Transmitter Identification Number (ETIN), by completing a “Provider Electronic Transmitter Identification Number Application” and a “Certification Statement for Provider Utilizing Electronic Billing,” which must be notarized. Once signed and notarized, the Certification Statement MUST be sent for each Provider to be enrolled under the ETIN. If you are presently certified under Medicaid’s current certification process, there will be no need to recertify until your annual Certification renewal is due.

Please send the signed and notarized “Certification Statement for Provider Utilizing Electronic Billing” and the “Provider Electronic Transmitter Identification Number Application” to the following address:

Computer Sciences Corporation

Attention: EMC Control, 1^st floor

800 North Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12204

In past implementations, the ETIN was known as TSN (originally Tape Supplier Number and later Transmission Supplier Number). Generally speaking, this number is used to identify the entity communicating the transaction. The ETIN is also used to determine to whom or where the remittance advice is to be sent.

Submitters wishing to use multiple ETIN’s must have a Primary Electronic Transmitter Identification Number. The check balancing information will be returned to the Primary ETIN. More information on the selection process can be found on the website at https://www.hipaadesk.com/?nymedicaid. A Primary ETIN selection form can be found there. You will only need to fill out this form if you have multiple ETINs. Please fill out the form and return to:

Computer Sciences Corporation

Attention: EMC Control, 1^st floor

800 North Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12204

10.0 Connecting to the eMedNY (Rev. 12/03)

Connecting to Electronic Gateway
Phone Number	866-488-3007

Access Key
User Identifier	SUPPLIED BY CSC
Password	INITIALLY SUPPLIED BY CSC

Note: The assigned user identifier and password are case sensitive. All sign on information must be entered exactly as assigned.

Once connected to the eMedNY EG, you will be prompted to login.

At this time you must specify your appropriate access key information (user identifier and password) to gain access to the EG.

The prompts for user identifier and password will resemble the following:

SunOS 5.8

Password: 'your password here' <ENTER>

Upon successfully entering your access key information you will be greeted with the EG banner shown below. After a few seconds the eMedNY system message(s) will be displayed. Please review the system message(s) before proceeding. You must depress the <ENTER> key to proceed beyond the system message screen(s).

ELECTRONIC

GATEWAY

11.0 Electronic File Submission (upload) (Rev. 12/03)

Upon depressing the <ENTER> key while on the eMedNY system message screen(s), you will be presented with the following MAIN MENU:

NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC GATEWAY

eMedNY

Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 08:44:24AM

MAIN MENU

1. TRANSMIT (UPLOAD) FILE(S)

2. RETRIEVE (DOWNLOAD) FILE(S)

3. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS

4. ENVIRONMENT CONFIGURATION

X. EXIT GATEWAY

ENTER OPTION DESIRED ...

The MAIN MENU provides the ability to electronically submit a file (upload), electronically retrieve a response or informational document file (download), customize your environment, and/or exit the EG. If option 1, 2, 3, or 4 is chosen, you will be presented with subsequent screens appropriate for the action chosen.

Selecting the TRANSMIT (UPLOAD) FILE(S) option will yield the following screen and related messages:

NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC GATEWAY

eMedNY

Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 08:49:47AM

eMedNY TRANSMIT MENU

1. TRANSMIT PRODUCTION BATCH FILE

2. TRANSMIT TEST BATCH FILE

X. EXIT TRANSMIT MENU

ENTER OPTION DESIRED ...

| |

The eMedNY TRANSMIT MENU provides the capability of submitting claims for a processing cycle or for electronic front-end testing.

When claims are submitted for production (option 1) they enter the next available payment processing cycle.

Claims submitted for test (option 2) enter the next available test processing cycle. The test submission capability is designed to allow providers to test how accurately their information has been formatted, and to provide minimal editing on the data transmitted, prior to submitting in a processing cycle.

All files submitted will be processed by the electronic front-end, provided the file format is acceptable. Please refer to Section 8.0 ECSS File Formats Supported, for the appropriate electronic media specifications.

A File Transmission Status File will be generated for each file transferred to the ECSS. This file will be prefixed with an "F" as the first character of the file name. Please refer to Section 12.0 for further details of the ECSS file naming convention.

A subsequent Electronic Front-End Response File will also be generated and returned to the eMedNY for each file that was in the correct format for editing. PLEASE NOTE, A RESPONSE FILE WILL ONLY BE GENERATED FOR FILES that are in the correct format for further editing. The response file will be prefixed with an "R" as the first character of the file name.

90-DAY LATE SUBMISSION REASON SELECTION

NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC GATEWAY

eMedNY

Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 08:49:47AM

90-DAY LATE SUBMISSION REASON SELECTION

1. LITIGATION

2. MEDICARE/INSURANCE PROCESSING DELAY

3. MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION

4. REJECTION/DENIAL OF ORIGINAL CLAIM

5. ADMINISTRATIVE DELAY IN PRIOR APPROVAL

6. IPRO DENIAL/REVERSAL

7. INTERRUPTED MATERNITY CARE

(SELECTED) N. NOT APPLICABLE

X. SELECT AND CONTINUE PROCESSING

ENTER SELECTION ...

The 90-DAY LATE SUBMISSION REASON screen provides the capability of attaching a valid 90 day reason to the file submitted electronically. Simply select one of the valid reasons or N for not applicable, this is also the default value, then press X to continue.

Once the production or test indicator has been selected, you will be prompted to initiate your file upload transfer process with the message depicted below. Please note, the ECSS is designed to accept only one file transfer at a time. Multiple transfers within the same transmit session will not be successful.

Start your local XXXXXXX send. |

You must then begin the file transfer process associated with your communication software. Set your file transfer process to XXXXXXX, where XXXXXXX is your defaulted file transfer selection. Please refer to Section 14.0 for Environment Configuration section of this manual for further details associated with file transfer options. Once the file transfer process is initiated, many telecommunications software packages will generate some kind of file transfer status message. The file transfer status generated will give you an indication of how the actual transfer is progressing. Once the file transfer is completed, the eMedNY will generate one of the file transfer messages listed below.

If the file transfer is successful and is in the correct format for further editing, the following message will be displayed:

FILE TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL - xxxxxxx RECORDS RECEIVED

Please note that the above message does not mean that the records have been accepted into a processing cycle. When the file transfer is successful and in the correct format, further editing will be performed on the records, which will generate a response file. The response file contains the status of your claim submission after all pre-processing editing is complete. Files that successfully pass pre-processing edits will be entered into the next processing cycle for adjudication.

If the file transfer is successful and the file format is in error, the following message will be displayed:

FILE TRANSFER REJECTED - INVALID RECORD/FILE FORMAT

When the file transfer is rejected, the file will NOT be passed on to any subsequent editing routines, and will not be entered into any processing cycle. Therefore, a response file will NOT be generated. The erroneous file format must be corrected and resubmitted to CSC for processing.

12.0 Electronic File Retrieval (download) (Rev. 12/03)

Selecting the RETRIEVE (DOWNLOAD) FILE(S) option from the MAIN MENU will yield a screen similar to the following screen, and additional related messages:

NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC GATEWAY

eMedNY

Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 08:55:38AM

eMedNY RETRIEVE MENU

XXXXX BYTES IN 1 FILE-TRANSFER AND/OR RESPONSE FILE(S)

C. COMPRESS ALL FILES

A. RETRIEVE ALL FILES

X. EXIT RETRIEVE MENU

ENTER OPTION DESIRED ...

Where XXXXX is the total number of bytes or characters in YY files.

Depicting the total number of bytes will help facilitate calculating or projecting the required download time associated with your hardware and software configuration.

When the ALL option is chosen, the eMedNY will begin the process of transmitting all of the files that are available for retrieval. That is, all File Transmission Status File(s), Electronic Front-End Response File(s), and any previously generated Download Log(s) will be transmitted to you.

You will be prompted to initiate your communication software's file transfer process with the following message:

Start your local KERMIT receive.

Once the file transfer is completed, the eMedNY will generate a message similar to the following:

FILE TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL - xx FILE(S) SENT

All files generated by the eMedNY will be maintained by CSC for a limited time only; therefore, they should be retrieved as soon as possible to ensure availability. Once retrieved, the file(s) will be removed from the eMedNY and will not be available for subsequent retrieval.

An ECSS Download Log (ECSS_DWN) is created each time a request is made to retrieve any files available through the ECSS RETRIEVE MENU. The ECSS Download Log will be available through subsequent iterations of the ECSS RETRIEVE MENU.

All files transmitted to the eMedNY will be named with a Date/Time stamp. That is, a file submitted to the eMedNY at 1:30 PM on October 05, 2003, will receive the file name 031005133000 (YYMMDDHHMMSS format). As a result, all subsequently generated information file(s) associated with the file will be named similarly. For example, the related File Transmission Status File and Electronic Front-End Response File would be named F031005133000 and R031005133000, respectively.

In addition, all files available for retrieval may be suffixed with a 1-3 digit sequence number. Using the example depicted above the File Transmission Status File and Electronic Front-End Response File would be ultimately named F031005133000.1 and R031005133000.2, respectively.

The suffix or sequence number on the right of the decimal should provide file name uniqueness for your computer's operating system. Once retrieved, the files depicted above, on a personal computer using the Disk Operating System (DOS), would appear as F0310051.1 and R0310051.2, respectively.

The file suffix or sequence number will be incremented by one until 999 is reached. Once 999 is reached, the sequencing will begin at 1 again.

Note: Due to restrictions within Terminal for Windows Communication Software, multiple files cannot be downloaded in one file transfer session. Therefore, users in a Windows environment may encounter difficulties when attempting to retrieve response and other files from the EG. You may contact CSC’s Provider Services Department at 800 343-9000 to check the status of these submissions.

13.0 Informational Documents Retrieval (download) (Rev. 12/03)

Selecting the INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS option from the MAIN MENU will yield a screen similar to the following screen, and additional related messages:

NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC GATEWAY

eMedNY

Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 09:00:18AM

INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS

1. HIPAA.PDF (16000)

2. HOSTS.TXT (246)

3. USERMAN.HTM (56125)

4. USERMAN.WRI (51712)

A. ALL FILES

X. EXIT INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS

ENTER FILE/OPTION DESIRED ...

The INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS retrieval facility provides an electronic mechanism for the distribution of eMedNY and related documents (such as the files depicted above).

The screen depicts individual file information such as the associated file number (1), file name (HIPAA.PDF), and the number of bytes or characters associated with the file. The document retrieval facility allows the selection of individual files or all files.

Displaying the number of bytes per file will help facilitate calculating or projecting the required download time associated with the file(s) chosen and your hardware and software configuration.

You will be prompted to initiate your communication software's file transfer process with the following message:

Start your local KERMIT receive.

Once the file transfer is completed, the INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS retrieval facility will generate one of the following file transfer messages. The exact message will vary slightly depending on whether the RETRIEVE ALL FILES option or a specific file is chosen.

FILE TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL - xx FILE(S) SENT

FILE TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL - 1 FILE SENT

An Informational Documents Download Log (INFO_DWN) is created each time a request is made to retrieve any files available through the INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS MENU. The Informational Documents Download Log will be available through subsequent iterations of the ECSS RETRIEVE MENU.

The file suffix or sequence number described in Section 12.0 will also be applied to the Informational Documents Download Log. For example, a retrieval request for one or more informational documents will result in an Informational Documents Download Log named INFO_DWN.1.

14.0 Environment Configuration

The Environment Configuration option from the Main Menu is designed to facilitate selection of your preferred sending file transfer protocol. As the following graphic depicts, the eMedNY will support incoming file transfers in Kermit (Binary), Xmodem, Ymodem, and Zmodem protocols. Due to Kermit's extensive error correction mechanisms, all outgoing files sent from CSC to you will utilize the Kermit file transfer protocol until further notice.

NEW YORK STATE MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC GATEWAY

eMedNY

Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 09:03:46AM

ENVIRONMENT CONFIGURATION

SEND / RECEIVE

1. KERMIT / KERMIT

2. XMODEM / KERMIT (DEFAULT)

3. YMODEM / KERMIT

4. ZMODEM / KERMIT

X. SAVE AND RETURN TO MAIN MENU

ENTER OPTION DESIRED ...

Until altered, the default sending and receiving file transfer protocols will be Kermit. Select the desired file transfer protocol for sending files to CSC and return to the main menu when finished.

16.0 Trouble Shooting

1. Unable to connect to the eMedNY or supporting systems.

· Make sure all communication software settings are appropriate for your personal computer and modem configuration. For example, has the correct serial port been selected, etc.

· Refer to Section 5.0 Hardware and Software Requirements to ensure compliance.

eMedNY may be unavailable, call CSC’s Provider Services for assistance.

2. Unable to login to the eMedNY.

· Check all user access key information. User identifier and password information are case sensitive.

· Call CSC’s Provider Services for assistance.

3. Random characters showing up on the screen.

· Probably a bad connection. Noise or static on the line can result in bad or unrecognizable characters being transmitted to the Host. Disconnect and try again.

· Make sure your communications software is emulating a VT100 terminal.

· Call CSC’s Provider Services for assistance.

4. File transfers do not complete successfully.

· Check your communication software settings associated with file transfer protocol.

· The eMedNY will support incoming files transferred with Xmodem, Ymodem, Zmodem, and Kermit Binary. Outgoing files will be sent using the Kermit file transfer protocol only.

ETIN ______________ BILLING SERVICE NAME (IF APPLICABLE) _______________________________________________

MEDICAID MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR PROVIDER UTILIZING ELECTRONIC BILLING (Rev. 12/03)

As of (date) _____________, all claims electronically submitted to the State’s Medicaid eMedNY Contractor, for services or supplies furnished by (provider name) _____________________________________________ (provider number) _____________________ will be subject to the following certification.

I am (or the business entity named in this form of which I am a partner, officer, or director is) a qualified provider enrolled with and authorized to participate in the New York State Medical Assistance Program and in the profession or specialties, if any, required in connection with this claim; the persons providing services, care and supplies have the necessary licensing, certification, training and experience to perform the claimed services; I have reviewed these claims; I (or the entity) have furnished or caused to be furnished the care, services, and supplies itemized and done so in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; I have read the Medicaid Management Information Systems Provider Manual and all revisions thereto; all claims are made in full compliance with the pertinent provisions of the Manual and revisions; all claims for care, services and supplies provided at the order of another professional have to the best of my knowledge been ordered by that professional in bona fide compliance with the procedures set forth in the manual and revisions. All care, services and supplies for which claim is made are medically necessary for the treatment of the named recipient, the amounts listed are due and, except as noted, no part thereof has been paid by, or to the best of my knowledge is payable from any other source other than the Medical Assistance Program; payment of fees made in accordance with established schedules is accepted as payment in full; other than a claim rejected or denied or one for adjustment, no previous claim for the care, services and supplies itemized has been submitted or paid; ALL STATEMENTS, DATA AND INFORMATION TRANSMITTED ARE TRUE, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE; NO MATERIAL FACT HAS BEEN OMITTED; I UNDERSTAND THAT PAYMENT AND SATISFACTION OF THIS CLAIM WILL BE FROM FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS AND THAT I MAY BE PROSECUTED UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS FOR ANY FALSE CLAIMS, STATEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS OR CONCEALMENT OF A MATERIAL FACT; taxes from which the State is exempt are excluded; all records pertaining to the care, services and supplies provided including all records which are necessary to disclose fully the extent of care, services and supplies provided to individuals under the New York State Medical Assistance Program will be kept for a period of six years from the date of payment, and such records and information regarding these claims and payment therefore shall be promptly furnished upon request to the local or State Departments of Social Services, the State Medicaid Fraud Control Unit or the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; there has been compliance with the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and with section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which forbid discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, age, sex and religion; I agree (or the entity agrees) to comply with the requirement of 42 CFR Part 455 relating to disclosures by providers; the State of New York through its eMedNY Contractor or otherwise is hereby authorized to (1) make administrative corrections to claims submitted under this agreement to enable its automated processing, subject to reversal by the provider, and (2) accept the claim under this agreement as original evidence of care, services and supplies furnished.

In submitting claims under this agreement I understand and agree that I (or the entity) shall be subject to and bound by all rules, regulations, policies, standards, fee codes and procedures of the New York State Department of Social Services as set forth in title 18 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulation of New York State and other publications of the Department, including Medicaid Management Information System Provider Manuals and other official bulletins of the Department. I understand and agree that I (or the entity) shall be subject to and shall accept, subject to due process of the law, any determinations pursuant to said rules, regulations, policies, standards, fee codes and procedures, including, but not limited to, any duly made determination affecting my (or my entity’s) past, present or future status in the Medicaid program and/or imposing any duly considered sanction or penalty.

I UNDERSTAND THAT MY SIGNATURE HEREON THE ABOVE CERTIFICATION WILL APPLY TO ALL ELECTRONIC CLAIMS SUBMITTED, USING MY (OR THE ENTITY’S) MEDICAID PROVIDER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. THIS CERTIFICATION REMAINS IN EFFECT AND APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS UNTIL SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER PROPERLY EXECUTED CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.

(Signature) __________________________________________________ (Date) ____________________________

(Typed Name and Title) __________________________________________________________________________

STATE OF ________________________

COUNTY OF ______________________

On this _____________ day of _________________, 20____, before me personally came __________________________, to me know and known to me to the individual described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and (s)he acknowledge to me that (s)he executed the same.

(SEAL)

______________________________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

PROVIDER Electronic Transmission Identification Number (ETIN) APPLICATION (Rev. 12/03)

To apply for your Electronic Transmission Identification Number (ETIN), which is required in order to submit data electronically for processing by the New York State MMIS or eMedNY, please complete the items below and forward along with a Certification Statement to:

ATTN: MAGNETIC MEDIA liaison - FIRST FLOOR

CSC HEALTHCARE SERVICES

800 NORTH PEARL STREET

ALBANY, NY 12204

* PLEASE NOTE: If you are adding a new Provider ID Number to an existing Electronic Transmission Identification Number (ETIN) send ONLY the Certification Statement.

1. PROVIDER NAME: __________________________________________________________

2. PRIVIDER ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________

(STREET)

________________________________ _____________ _______________________

(CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE + 4)

( )-______________________ _____________ ( )-____________________

(TELEPHONE NUMBER) (EXTENSION) (FAX Number)

3. ADMINISTRATOR'S NAME __________________________________________________

4. CONTACT PERSON'S NAME ____________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER __________________________________________________

5. MMIS PROVIDER NUMBER(S) ____________________________________________

(NOT GROUP #)

SIGNATURE OF PERSON(S) AUTHORIZED TO SIGN PROVIDER MAGNETIC INPUT TRANSMITTALS.

________________________________________ ______________________________________

(NAME PRINTED) (SIGNATURE)

________________________________________ ______________________________________

(TITLE) (DATE)

________________________________________ ______________________________________

(NAME PRINTED) (SIGNATURE)

________________________________________ ______________________________________

(TITLE) (DATE)

SECURITY PACKET B

AGREEMENT for eMedNY System ACCESS

Instructions for Completion

1. Please read the Agreement. Your signature indicates acceptance to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. Complete the information requested at the bottom of the Agreement form and sign the Agreement. Please print or type the following information:

a) Provider Number (Only for enrolled providers or vendors with an assigned Medicaid ID number. Otherwise leave this field blank.)

Enter your eight-digit Medicaid Provider ID Number, which was assigned by the Department of Health at the time of your enrollment in the Medicaid program.

b) Provider/Vendor Name

Enter the name of the Provider/Vendor that will be subject to the agreement. (If you have a Medicaid Provider ID, enter the name associated with the Provider ID Number entered above).

c) Street Address, City, State, Zip

Enter the address where you would like to receive correspondence from CSC. Please note that it must be a Street Address, not a P.O. Box.

d) By

Print the name of the authorized person who signs the Agreement.

e) Title

Print the title of the authorized person who signs the Agreement.

f) Date

Enter the date on which the Agreement is signed.

SECURITY PACKET B

AGREEMENT for eMedNY System ACCESS (Rev. 12/03)

WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health (the “Department”) and Computer Sciences Corporation (“CSC”), have entered into an agreement whereby CSC provides direct electronic access to MEDICAID eligibility verification, claims submission, and other electronic transactions, for Medical Providers/Vendors and their agents (Provider/Vendor) to the eMedNY System; and

WHEREAS, Provider/Vendor performs certain medical services and/or provides medical supplies for recipients who are eligible for MEDICAID benefits, or performs data processing services for such entities; and

WHEREAS, Provider/Vendor has requested direct electronic access to the eMedNY System;

NOW, THEREFORE, CSC and Provider/Vendor agree as follows:

1. CSC-eMedNY will supply to Provider/Vendor the technical specifications required to establish the link to the eMedNY System (Exhibit A). Provider/Vendor is responsible for all costs associated with complying with such requirements.

2. Provider/Vendor agrees to comply with the system requirements and any additional terms set forth on Exhibit A.

3. After Provider/Vendor has obtained initial access to the eMedNY System, Provider/Vendor agrees to re-test its link to the System in the event:

· Provider’s/Vendor’s link is changed or modified in any way, or

· The technical specifications change in response to Department mandated program changes

Provider/Vendor agrees to follow CSC’s then current procedures for obtaining such access.

4. Provider/Vendor agrees to pay any damages that are caused by, result from, or are in any way attributable to Provider/Vendor, its employees’, agents’ and independent contractors’ negligent use of the eMedNY System, fraud or intentional misconduct or Provider’s/Vendors’ failure to certify or re-certify its link to the eMedNY System.

5. Provider/Vendor agrees to exercise due diligence in protecting Provider/Vendor systems so that malicious software is not introduced to eMedNY Systems.

6. Provider/Vendor accepts and agrees to comply with the Provisions of the attached eMedNY Security Agreement.

7. This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by CSC-eMedNY, on behalf of the New York State Department of Health and shall continue thereafter until terminated by either party on 60 days notice in writing.

By:

Provider Number Please print name

By:

Provider/Vendor Name Signature

Title:

Street Address

Date:

City, State, Zip

AGREEMENT for eMedNY System ACCESS

**EXHIBIT A**

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. Interactive Host-to-Host (CPU-CPU):

o SNA Protocol (LU6.2)

o Compliance with Data Stream Formats

2. Batch Host-to-Host:

o SNA Protocol

o Compliance with File Formats

3. Interactive PC-to-Host:

o Third Party Software:

· VISA-2 Protocol

· Compliance with Data Stream Formats

o Medicaid Eligibility:

· 233 MHz Pentium

· 32MB RAM

· 20 MB HDD

· 14400 BAUD Modem

· Windows 95

· Analog Telephone Line

4. Batch PC-to-Host (Dial-up FTP):

o Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

o TCP/IP Protocol with File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

o Compliance with File Formats

OTHER TERMS

1. Provider/Vendor shall order the telecommunication lines and equipment necessary to link Provider’s/Vendor’s system to the eMedNY System. Provider/Vendor will be responsible for monitoring, diagnosing and establishing dial backup on the telecommunication lines and equipment.

2. CSC does not provide consultation services beyond simple installation troubleshooting. For example, we cannot assist with the installation of the operating system or configuration issues involving the Provider’s/Vendor’s LAN, PC, modem or printer. CSC does not support Provider/Vendor hardware or software.

3. When CSC provides the State of New York Medicaid Eligibility software, the software is supplied “AS IS” AND CSC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE. In no event shall CSC be responsible for any damage to Provider’s/Vendor’s property which arises out of or is related to Provider’s/Vendor’s use of the Medicaid Eligibility, claims submission, and other electronic transaction software.

4. For qualified Providers/Vendors, CSC will provide support for the Medicaid Eligibility, claims submission, and other electronic transaction software supplied by CSC, so long as CSC is the State of New York eMedNY contractor and Provider/Vendor has not altered or modified the software in any way.

PROVIDER/VENDOR eMedNY Access Request Form

Instructions for Completion

Please type or print all required information.

1. User Information (User is the Provider enrolled in the New York State Medical Assistance Program [Medicaid] or the Vendor that supplies switch services to a group of providers)

Name

q If you are an individual Provider, enter your last name, first name, and middle initial (if any)

q If the Medicaid Provider ID number applies to a business (i.e. Pharmacy, DME Supplier, Laboratory, etc.), enter the name of the individual authorized to sign the eMedNY Access Request on behalf of the provider organization.

q If you are a Vendor, enter the Company name.

Address

Enter the address where you would like to receive correspondence from CSC.

Indicate

Check the box (only one box please) that best indicate your user status. If you check the box next to Other, please explain.

Medicaid Provider ID (only for enrolled providers or vendors with an assigned Medicaid ID number; otherwise, leave this field blank.)

Enter your (or your organization’s) eight-digit Medicaid Provider ID Number, which was assigned by the Department of Health at the time of enrollment in the Medicaid program.

Phone Number

Enter the phone number at which you can be contacted.

2. Alternate Access Required

Enter the reason for which you are requesting access to eMedNY.

3. Requestor Information

Requestor’s Name

Enter the name of the authorized person requesting access to eMedNY.

Date

Enter the date on which the request was completed.

Phone Number

Enter the phone number at which CSC can contact you if necessary.

LEAVE SECTIONS 4 AND 5 BLANK. THESE ARE FOR CSC USE ONLY.

PROVIDER/VENDOR eMedNY Access Request Form

¨ 1.User Information

USER

Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Initial:

Position/Title:

Address:

Phone Number:

INDICATE:

q Medical Provider

q Service Bureau

q Connectivity Switch Provider/Vendor

q Other _____________________

MEDICAID PROVIDER ID:

¨ 2.Alternate Access Required (Please see exhibit A for minimum requirements)

FTP batch submission (Dial-up)

Business Reason / description of access required:

¨ 3.Requestor Information

Requestor’s Name:

Date:

Phone Number:

¨ 4.Approvals (For CSC eMedNY Use Only)

Approver’s Name:

Signature:

Date:

Phone number:

Approver’s Name:

Signature:

Date:

Phone number:

¨ 5.Administration (For CSC eMedNY Data Security Use Only)

Type of User ID assigned:

Comments:

Administrator Name: Administrator Signature: Date:

New USERID

Initial password

SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR

NEW YORK STATE-eMedNY SYSTEM

Instructions for Completion

1. Please read the USERID AND PASSWORD RULES. By signing the Agreement you indicate acceptance to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. Complete the information requested at the bottom of the Agreement form and sign the Agreement. Please type or print the following information:

a) Provider Number (only for enrolled providers or vendors with an assigned Medicaid ID number; otherwise leave this field blank).

Enter your eight-digit Medicaid Provider ID Number, which was assigned by the Department of Health at the time of your enrollment in the Medicaid program.

b) Provider/Vendor Name

Enter the name of the Provider/Vendor that will be subject to the agreement. (If you have a Medicaid Provider ID, enter the name associated with the Provider ID Number entered above).

c) Street Address, City, State, Zip

Enter the address where you would like to receive correspondence from CSC. Please note that it must be a Street Address, not a P.O. Box.

d) By

Print the name of the authorized person who signs the Agreement.

e) Title

Print the title of the authorized person who signs the Agreement.

f) Date

Enter the date on which the Agreement is signed.

SECURITY AGREEMENT

NEW YORK STATE-eMedNY SYSTEM

All users of Medicaid data and systems are required to affirm their understanding and agreement to comply with the following USERID and Password rules before access can be granted.

USERID AND PASSWORD RULES

A USERID and password will be provided by CSC-eMedNY Data Security upon approval of this security agreement. CSC, in accordance with the Federal Information Processing Standards and the Privacy Act of 1974, requires that all users of the system be aware of and comply with the following rules regarding USERIDS and Passwords:

a. USERIDS and Passwords must not be shared with anyone. A USERID is assigned by CSC-eMedNY Data Security solely to an individual and the individual is responsible for all system activity related to that USERID.

b. After four consecutive password violations (i.e., entering the wrong password) the USERID is revoked. If this occurs CSC-eMedNY Data Security Administration intervention is required to reactivate the USERID. Contact Provider Relations to activate this intervention.

I have read and fully understand the USERID and Password rules as set out above.

Please provide a unique identifier, which will be used to authenticate this Provider/Vendor when corresponding via phone. This identifier should be something only this Provider/Vendor knows and will be used to verify that the Provider/Vendor is who they indicate they are when we are asked to provide sensitive information such as account passwords.

Unique identifier

By:

Provider Number Please print name

___________________________________

Provider/Vendor Name Signature

Title:

Street Address

Date:

City, State, Zip

Typographical Convention	Used for
Double Quotes "Item"	Anything that you must type exactly as it appears, including case sensitivity.
Single Quotes 'Item'	Anything related to information that is specific to you, such as your user identifier and password.
Less Than, Greater Than <ENTER>	Used to depict a specific key, or combination of keys, to depress.
Bracketed [Item]	Bracketed items depict actual screens or messages that you will encounter when accessing the NYS-MMIS-EG.

1.0 DISCLAIMER (Rev. 12/03)

2.0 INTRODUCTION (Rev. 12/03)

2.1 Information Repository

3.0 eMedNY User Manual Notation

4.0 Manual Revisions (Rev. 12/03)

5.0 Hardware and Software Requirements (Rev. 12/03)

6.0 Certification Statement

6.1 ETIN Application for new submitters

7.0 Availability of eMedNY (Rev. 12/03)

8.0 ECSS File Formats Supported (Rev. 12/03)

9.0 Obtaining an eMedNY User Access Key

10.0 Connecting to the eMedNY (Rev. 12/03)

11.0 Electronic File Submission (upload) (Rev. 12/03)

12.0 Electronic File Retrieval (download) (Rev. 12/03)

13.0 Informational Documents Retrieval (download) (Rev. 12/03)

14.0 Environment Configuration

15.0 Disconnecting from eMedNY

16.0 Trouble Shooting

17.0 FORMS (Rev. 12/03)

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR PROVIDER UTILIZING ELECTRONIC BILLING (Rev. 12/03)

PROVIDER Electronic Transmission Identification Number (ETIN) APPLICATION (Rev. 12/03)

AGREEMENT for eMedNY System ACCESS (Rev. 12/03)

PROVIDER/VENDOR eMedNY Access Request Form