Letter to Administrator/Controller regarding Reporting Mandatory E-certification as of July 1, 2012

May 29, 2012

Dear Administrator/Controller:

Beginning July 1, 2012, all reports submitted through the Office of Pool Administration's website will be required to be electronically certified.

Recent changes to Public Health Law section 2807-d(7)(c) provide "that for periods on and after July first, two thousand and twelve, such reports and any associated certifications shall be submitted electronically in a form as may be required by the commissioner." Therefore, hard copy certifications will no longer be accepted after June 30, 2012.

If your organization uses multiple persons to complete the reporting process, the website provides an option to "Save and Exit". This allows for one person to fill out the report and an authorized individual to certify and complete the report at a later time. This option is neither automatic nor mandated by the website. It is just an option for your convenience.

Should you have any questions concerning the above, please contact the Electronic Help Desk at (315) 671-3800 or by email at webpools@hcrapools.org.

Sincerely,

Roland Guilz
Director
Bureau of HCRA Operations & Financial Analysis
Office of Health Insurance Programs