Frequently Asked Questions 

What are the Dates for the 2010 conference?

February 28 – March 2, 2010

When will the 2010 Program Information and Attendee Registration form be available on the Web Site?

Basic information concerning the 2010 Program is now available on the Program Page.  Complete details including Registration forms will be available on the web site in mid-December 2009.

Have you received my attendee registration? What happens if I show up and you have not received my attendee registration fee?

Once you register and pay online, your registration is all set.  If you mail payment separately, or if your credit card payment did not process successfully, you can email (cwing@genre.com) or call (203-352-3074) to see if your payment was received/processed. If you foresee any problem with your registration, please bring a copy of your confirmation with you, and our helpful ECC committee will assist you when you check in.

My company is slow in preparing a check for the conference fees.   What should I do?

You can still register online and note that you’ll be paying by check. You can forward your check along with the confirmation you receive from the website to the Eastern Claim Conference at P O Box 2730 Stamford, CT  06906-0730 or you can bring your check with you to the conference and pay at the door.  We also accept payment by credit card (MasterCard, VISA and American Express).

Am I too late to attend?

Early pre-registration is the easiest way to attend the ECC, but it is possible to register at the door, subject to a $50 late fee.

What is the dress code at the conference?

Business attire is encouraged.

If I cancel or do not attend the conference, will I be able to receive a refund? 

Written requests made prior to January 29, 2010 will be honored. Thereafter, no refunds are possible. 

What address do I send my confirmation copy / payment to?

Eastern Claims Conference

P O Box 2730

Stamford, CT  06906-0730

Can my company pay registration fees by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)? 

Yes, please contact Stanley Brzozowski for details.  Telephone 1.516.825.2962   E-mail:  stash312@optonline.net

What is a Hospitality Reception?  Do I have to sign up?  Does it cost extra?

The Hospitality Receptions are networking opportunities on Sunday and Monday evenings hosted by the ECC Hospitality Sponsors.  Refreshments are provided.  All Conference Attendees, Speakers, Sponsors and Exhibitors are welcome to attend one or both of the Receptions at no additional cost.  Attendance is optional, however, it is strongly encouraged.  The setting provides an opportunity to discuss concepts presented at the panel sessions, to meet speakers and peers.  If you plan to attend, please check the box(es) so that an admission ticket will be part of your registration package and so that we can give accurate counts to the hotel for food and space planning.

What is the First Pre-registered Guest? 

Guests are usually spouses or colleagues who attend the Hospitality Receptions on Sunday and/or Monday evenings.  Guests do not attend lunches or workshops.  If you are registering a guest, please provide the guest’s first and last name in the Hospitality Reception section, check the box next to the fee for First Pre-registered Guest.

Although the ECC is pleased to waive the registration fee for Speakers, Speakers are responsible for paying the fee for their guests.

As a registered Sponsor or Exhibitor Representative can I attend the conference workshops? 

Yes, all registered Sponsor and Exhibitor representatives may attend the conference workshops. 

CLE Information

In past years, the ECC has been approved for CLE credits in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.  We will apply to these states for CLE credits for our 2010 program but the fact that the ECC has been approved for CLE credits in the past is no guarantee that said approvals will be received in the future. 

ACFE Information

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has approved the 2010 Eastern Claims Conference training and will accept attendance at this event toward its CPE requirements. Certified Fraud Examines may claim 1 hour of CPE credit for every 50 minutes of instruction. CFEs are responsible for maintaining their own CPE records. If a session is related to the prevention and detection of fraud, it may be counted as fraud-related CPE credit.

For more information on the CFE designation visit the ACFE Website at http://www.acfe.com

NHCAA Information

The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) has approved the 2010 Eastern Claims Conference for 9 Continuing Professional Education units toward the Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AHFI®) designation. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the NHCAA of the program, content or program sponsor. To receive credit please submit to NHCAA evidence of conference completion at the time of AHFI® training renewal, or AHFI® application.

For more information on the AHFI® designation visit the NHCAA Website at http://www.nhcaa.org/.

CDMSC

The Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission

The Certification of Disability Management Specialists has approved the 2010 Eastern Claims Conference for 9.25 hours. Participants are responsible for submitting the Verification of Completion form themselves to their respective credentialing organizations. See the registration table and advise them that you are requesting a Verification of Completion form.

Questions regarding submitted Attendee Registrations should be directed to Connie Wing:

cwing@genre.com or 203-352-3074