Voting for IRR CLM855 completed on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. The proposed resolution to expand the definition of the PY (Payment Report) to include the reporting of any payment of penalties and interest was approved along with the implementation timeline.

A total of 36 responses were received consisting of 28 Yes votes, 2 No vote and 6 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 92% in favor of the proposed resolution.

The voting period for this IRR has begun and will extend through 11/22/17. A ballot for this IRR was sent to the voting body via email on 11/01/17. 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.