Sunday, April 27, 2014

Why The TPA License Renewal Compliance Is Important

By Eloise Hewitt


Not all states have requirements for third party administrator requirements. The number of states with requirements is barely forty four. Organizations consider the licensing and renewal laws quite cumbersome and uncalled for. They entrust such processes to consultants who ease the burden for them. Corporate adjuster regulations are in force for many states without such requirements. The procedure and documentation may appear the same, but there exists slight variations across states as far as the TPA license renewal compliance is concerned.

Some information is often required by many states as a whole. It is therefore important to obtain a specific checklist concerning the state in which you intend to be licensed or renewed. The checklist and license guidelines save time that could otherwise be wasted in compiling unnecessary information and documents. Some of which may not be needed, according to your states of interest.

The licensing of third party administration is satisfied by the commissioner of commerce. It can only be granted upon satisfying that the applicant is in a position to discharge PTA services. In addition, the administrator must be financially sound and able to process claims within the time and equitably.

On application, the administrator must ensure that the report, compliance has been adhered to in all the previous years. During registration, the applicant is always required to file reports by itself or see to it that the clients served file the same. The reports are actually the services that the administrator is provided within the time stipulated by the statute, the rule or an order from the commissioner.

The files are detailed in a yearly activity report prepared in the course of last 60 days in the year concerned. It spells out the details of clients administered by the licensee in the state within the period. The specific information includes the names and addresses of the clients, together with the kind of service administered. All these are embodied in a letter that bears the company name dated accordingly.

As a general rule, the administrator license shall continue in operation no longer 12 months commencing the very month of issuance. The renewal application must include, but not limited, to the following documents; a completed renewal application form, bond continuation certificate, proof of TPA license in home state, a list detailing the names and addresses of people the administrator has contracted within the law and a copy of any administrative action, if any, from any state.

Where required to prove third party licensure when home state has no certification, just mention the state and provide evidence that it is in fact licensed there. Bond continuation certifies bond renewal. It is necessary to renew bond before applying for reinstatement. In case of changes in bond, evidence the change by attaching a copy.

Every applicant is required to pay a renewal fee. The fee, currently stands at 100 dollars per license. In filing the application form, provide the information accurately and honestly. Other than this, there is need for clarifying the third administrator party status. Also, ensure to fill all the relevant fields and provide the name and contact of a resource person that can clarify any inquiries when necessary. It is always important to retain a copy of the same for future reference and follow up.




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