Not all ADP device types have a side placement. Some items, such as a CPAP machine or a white cane for the blind, are not side-specific devices.

In categories where devices are side specific, the device side placement field is a mandatory field for invoicing. Categories requiring side placement designation include the following:

• Hearing Devices
• Ocular Prostheses
  
• Maxillofacial Extraoral Prostheses
• Orthotic Devices
• Limb Prostheses
• Pressure Modification Devices

** Although not all devices within each of the above categories may have a side, an entry of N/A is required for devices without side placements for the above categories.

The format for naming of electronic submission of invoices is: YYYY-MM-DD, prefixed by the vendor registration number (e.g., 9999999_2011-06-19)
The format for dates included within the invoice file is:  DDMMYYYY
The format for dates included within paper invoices is: YYYY/MM/DD

Files submitted with an incorrect date format may pass an upload test since the system is merely checking for six digits to be able to upload the file. However, incorrectly formatted dates can cause a variety of errors to appear. For example, if a vendor submits an electronic invoice with a date format of 20110701 within the file, intending to submit for July 1st, 2011, the system will actually read it as November 20th, 701. Associated errors that can appear with this formatting issue are "Vendor not registered" or "Device not active" or "Delivery Date is too old".

With the extension of automatic invoicing for some additional categories (the system does a first pass on adjudication rules to determine if the claim is approvable), if the Equipment Specificationssection is completed on application forms for categories that are automatically approvable, the system will attempt to create and pay an invoice. If the attempt at automatic approval fails, the invoice may still be generated, but will go on-hold. The application forms will then be adjudicated manually and if the application errors cannot be corrected by ADP adjudicators, notice will be sent to the authorizer, vendor or client, notifying them of the problem(s).

ADP is implementing a new information technology system to improve reliability and cost effectiveness in documenting client transactions, claims adjudication, and vendor payments. This new system will support the Government of Ontario’s Green IT Strategy, improve system security and information management, and improve stakeholder accessibility.

ADP has created a standard format for all paper invoices that will be applicable for all device categories, with the exception of the Home Oxygen Program (HOP). The HOP will have a separate standard format.

In addition to the information required on the ADP invoice, the HOP invoice requires vendor confirmation and service start and end dates.

A Device Placement field has been added to the ADP invoice format, which indicates if the device is for the left ‘L’ or right ‘R’, or is not applicable ‘NA’.

The sample invoice formats have been mailed out to all ADP Registered Vendors who currently submit paper invoices. The forms can also be downloaded from the links below:

• Technical Specifications for e-invoicing
• ADP Vendor Invoice Template
• HOP Vendor Invoice Template

The new invoice format must be used starting June 13, 2011. ADP will no longer accept the old invoice format after June 13, 2011.

No, if paper invoices in the old format have not been received by June 6^th, they will not be processed.

Vendors currently submitting paper invoices must continue submitting paper invoices until the new system goes live in June.

All vendors who currently submit paper invoices will be encouraged to move to electronic invoicing by end of calendar year 2011.

All vendors who currently submit paper invoices will be able to move to electronic invoicing by end of calendar year 2011. Support will be provided for vendors in the transition process.

ADP is implementing a new information technology system to improve reliability and cost effectiveness in documenting client transactions, claims adjudication, and vendor payments. This new system will support the Government of Ontario’s Green IT Strategy, improve system security and information management, and improve stakeholder accessibility by increasing online service offerings.

Current invoices submitted by diskette are sent to the ADP with information separated by columns. The new format will feature information separated by commas on one invoice line. These formats are easily generated by most invoice generating software. The ADP can supply an example, or template, for vendors who wish to generate comma separated invoice formats from programs such as Microsoft Excel.

The Client Name and Health Card Number fields have been removed, and replaced with just the last four digits of the client’s Health Card Number.

A Device Placement field has been added for some categories, which indicates if the device is for the left ‘L’ or right ‘R’, or is not applicable ‘NA’.

In addition to the information required on the ADP format, the HOP format requires service start and end dates.

Yes.

The Upload Error Report will show the errors in the file and the Invoices on hold Report will show errors related to itemized invoices.

Once uploaded, the status of invoices will appear on the next status update distributed to vendors.

No, there are no specific restrictions regarding this.

No, ADP is only able to process one invoice file per vendor per day.