Automated Installment Plan (AIP) Frequently Asked Questions
NYSBA members can enroll in the Association’s Automated
Installment Plan (AIP). The AIP is designed to provide NYSBA members
with an easy, convenient and highly secure way to pay their membership
dues.
Q: What is the Automated Installment Plan (AIP)?
A: AIP allows members to pay their dues directly from their
bank or credit card account, either through one full payment, two
payments, or three payments. These automated payments will take place on
or about the 25th of relative consecutive month(s). The AIP payment
process automatically renews each year, freeing you from having to
resubmit your payment information each year.
Q: Who can sign up for AIP?
A: Individual NYSBA members who are responsible for paying their own
membership fees can use AIP.
Q: What are the benefits of AIP?
A: No checks to write; no payments to mail; no late payments; no
disruption in your membership. Also, breaking up your payments over a
two or three month period may be easier on your budget.
Q: How do I sign up for AIP?
A: The following AIP enrollment options are available:
1) Go to www.nysba.org/AIP and
download the AIP Enrollment Form (PDF), or contact 518.463.3200 to
request a form. Return with your signature to: NYSBA, Dues
Processing, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207, or fax to
518.487.5758.
2) AIP enrollment forms are included on the back of annual membership
invoices and may be submitted in the return envelope provided.
3) Current NYSBA members may log into their record during the dues
renewal season and enroll by credit card online by selecting
“Option 2” on the membership renewal page.
Q: How will I know when a payment is made or how much was
paid? Will I get an invoice?
A: Per your selection of billing method, NYSBA will send you a notice of
your payment deduction. Deductions also appear on your monthly
account statements. If any of these dates fall on a holiday, the money
is deducted on the previous business day.
NOTE: All installment payments must be completed by June 30th.
Those opting into the installment payment program in April, May or June
may have their payments consolidated and accelerated to meet this
requirement. NYSBA dues are on a calendar year basis
and are billed in October, to be paid in full by December
31st of each dues year.
Q: How do I change or update my AIP account?
A: To update your account information or preferences,
please contact the Records Department at 518.463.3200, fax 518.487.5758,
or submit an AIP Change Request Form.
Q: How do I reconcile any
problems I may have with AIP?
A: Please call the Records Department at 518.463.3200, or the Accounting
Department at 518.487.5516.
Q: What if I don’t have enough money in my account
when AIP is posted to my account?
A: You are obligated to have enough money in your account to make AIP
payments, just as you must have funds in an account to cover a
check. If you do not have enough money in an account, your
financial institution can return the transaction, and charge returned
fees.
Q: How do I cancel AIP?
A: Simply download the cancellation form at www.nysba.org/AIP, or send your
cancellation in writing to: NYSBA, Dues Processing, One Elk Street,
Albany, NY 12207, or fax: 518.487.5758.
Q: How long does AIP continue?
A: AIP continues every year, so you will not need to resubmit your
account information each year. You will receive pre-notification before
each annual renewal period. AIP only ends when express cancellation is
received.
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