Automated Installment Plan (AIP) Frequently Asked Questions
Attention NYSBA members: you can enroll in the Association’s
Automated Installment Plan (AIP). The AIP is designed to provide you
with an easy, convenient and highly secure, paper-free alternative to
help pay your membership dues.
Q: What is the Automated Installment Plan (AIP)?
A: AIP allows you to pay your dues in up to four (4)
monthly installments, directly debited from your bank or credit card
account: 1, 2, 3 or 4 payments on or about the 25th of the relative
month(s). All installment payments must be completed by August
25th of the current billing year. Those opting into the installment
payment program in May, June, July or August 1st of the current year may
have their payments consolidated and accelerated to meet this
requirement. Program enrollment is closed from May 2nd through
August 31st of the current year. NYSBA dues are on a calendar year
basis and are billed in October. 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: Save
time. Go green. 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 August 25th of
the current billing year. Those opting into the installment payment
program in May, June, July or August 1st of the current year may have
their payments consolidated and accelerated to meet this
requirement. Program enrollment is closed from May 2nd through
August 31st of the current year. NYSBA dues are on a calendar year
basis and are billed in October.
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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