All electing payors/third party administrators (TPA)/administrative services only (ASO) organizations and
designated providers are required to file Public Goods Pool reports electronically. This also applies to the 1%
Statewide Assessment report filed by hospitals. To file electronically, you must establish an electronic filing
account and be assigned a secure password. A website has been established at www.hcrapools.org to facilitate
this process.
While electronic filing is designed to be user friendly, a help desk has been established to aid those users
requiring assistance. If you need general assistance or assistance in obtaining copies of the electronic filing
screens and the electronic reporting certification forms, please contact the help desk at (315) 671-3800 or via e
mail at webpools@hcrapools.org.
Upon receipt of a fully completed Electronic Filing User ID Application (DOH-4264), the Office of Pool
Administration will assign a secure electronic filing user ID and password to your organization, which you will
receive via return mail.
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) requires the following statement on all correspondence with Medicare Beneficiaries:
“We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.”