Voting Results - IRR CLM818 Amend MTC CB Definition
Business Requirement / Issue: Allow MTC CB without enforcement of consecutive dates.
Final Proposed Resolution: Update definitions for MTC CB (Change in Benefit Type) and Anticipate Wage Loss Indicator.
Voting for IRR CLM818 completed on Friday, December 1, 2017. The proposed resolution to update the definitions for MTC CB and Anticipate Wage Loss Indicator was approved along with the implementation timeline.
A total of 34 responses were received consisting of 26 Yes votes, 3 No vote and 5 Abstentions. Per the requirements of the IRR process, a two-thirds majority is needed for an IRR to be considered approved. The outcome of this vote exceeded the two-thirds requirement with 90% in favor of the proposed resolution.
The voting period for this IRR has begun and will extend through 12/01/17. A ballot for this IRR was sent to the voting body via email on 11/09/17. The voting body is comprised of current IAIABC jurisdictional and EDI members in good standing. Each eligible organization is allowed one vote per IRR. It is the responsibility of the designated voter (or the alternate, if the designated voter is not available) to discuss the issue up for vote with all stakeholders within their organization and vote accordingly.