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Explore the benefits of e-IWO for faster support to families, savings in time and resources, and uniform data processing. Learn how to efficiently implement e-IWO and join hundreds of employers already on board. Discover the Debt Inquiry Service that helps report eligible employees for lump sum payouts. Contact us to start optimizing your collection process today!
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What is e-IWO? • States electronically send IWOs • Employers electronically acknowledge IWO • Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is key • Handles terminations, lump sum payments • Implementation Options for employers • System to system • Fillable PDF and Spreadsheet
Portal Registration • Everyone must register • Complete a Profileform • Registration includes Agreement
Why Do It? • Gets support to the families faster • Adding additional employers is straightforward • Saves time, money, and resources • Ensures uniform IWO data from all states • Increases accuracy and reliability of data • Acknowledgement provides timely feedback
Process to implement e-IWO • Complete Profile form • Provided with FEIN file • We establish connectivity with you • Test files to employers • Test acknowledgements from DFAS • Let employers you’re going live • GO LIVE!!
States on e-IWO • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • South Dakota • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • District of Columbia • Florida • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Massachusetts • Michigan • Missouri • Nebraska
430+ Employers on e-IWO – Comprising 4,300+ FEINs • Adecco • ADP • Coca Cola • Costco • DFAS • Dollar General • Dollar Tree • Express Professionals • Jack in the Box • Kelly Services • Meijer • Pepsi • Peoplelink • Quest Diagnostics • Ruby Tuesday • SSA • Target • Tyson Foods • UPS • Time Warner Cable • UPS • USPS • Verizon • Wal Mart • Yum! Brands
Resources • Software Interface Specification Document link: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/employer/publication/eiwo/sis/eiwo_sis_qc.htm • e-IWO Workgroup • 31 States; 65+ employers – bi-monthly calls
Questions & Answers Contact Information Bill Stuartwilliam.stuart@acf.hhs.gov518-399-9241
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.e-IWO Voyage • Decision to Convert • Implementation • Process & Procedures • Benefits Classified - Internal use
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.e-IWO Voyage – Decision to Convert • Multi-State employer • Shared Service Environment • Multiple FEINs • Process High Volume of IWOs • Paperless Processing • Elimination of Duplication • Increase Productivity Classified - Internal use
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.e-IWO Voyage - Implementation • First Contact • Choice of Format • Internal Resources • Set Up • Testing Phase • Working with the States • Validation & Consolidation of FEINs • Case Reconciliation Classified - Internal use
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.e-IWO Voyage – Process & Procedures • Advantages of Paperless Processing • Print Only When Required • Creation of Process Flow • Electronic Responses • Termination & Suspension Process • Daily Process e-Mail Notifications • Reporting of Lump Sum Classified - Internal use
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.e-IWO Voyage - Benefits • Cost Effective • Improved Efficiencies • Increase in Turnaround Time • Funds Disbursed to Families Quicker • Security • Reduction of Inquiries • Partnership W/State & Federal Agencies Classified - Internal use
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.e-IWO Voyage Smooth Sailing…… Classified - Internal use
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesThe benefits of e-IWO for a state agency • Reducing costs • Budgets • Additional yearly savings • Additional employers • Additional IWOs • Percentage increase from previous year
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesThe benefits of e-IWO for a state agency • Saving time • Case Workers • Employers • Shifting workloads • Case workers
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesOutreach Activities and Benefits • Employer outreach • Workshops • Seminars • Luncheons • Webinars • Training videos
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesOutreach Activities and Benefits • Benefits • Increased good will • Options for employers • Cost savings
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesThe Future for States and Employers • States • States as employers • Increasing number of Employers on portal • Employers • Increasing number of States on portal • Percentage of IWOs by electronic means
What is the Debt Inquiry Service? • Centralized process for employers to report employees who are eligible to receive upcoming lump sum payouts such as bonuses, severance, vacation payouts, and other types of payments • Information provided by employers is compared to OCSE’s national debtor file that contains individuals who owe past-due child support • State agencies receive matches and contact the employers if money should be withheld from the lump sum payment
What employers are participating? • Major employers include – • Costco • AT&T • Coca-cola Refreshments • Gap, Inc. • Target • Shell Corporation • and locally – University of Central Florida! A total of 45 employers are currently sending DI files.
What information do states receive on the portal? • Here’s a brief demonstration
How can states participate in DI? • Fill out a Debt Inquiry Profile • Have your technical support group authorize you to use DI by having your state’s proxy server send a SD role code for you when you use the Portal • Contact the Portal Help Desk @ 1-800-258-2736, ocse.gr-portal@lmco.com to activate portal use
What are the benefits for families and children? • Lump Sum payouts = increase collections • Lump Sum notifications provide opportunities for new employment identification • Electronic notifications provide faster communication of new available income = faster money to families
How can we recruit more employers? • Contact state chapters of the American Payroll Association • Ask your state employment security agency to provide information to employers • Contact large employers in your state directly • Interested employers may contact the OCSE Employer Services Team at employerservices@acf.hhs.gov
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesDebt Inquiry Availability • Ease of use • Single point of reference • Response preference • Record options • On-line • Download
Oklahoma Child Support ServicesDebt Inquiry Benefits • Multiple employers • On-line system • Faster response time • Lump sum notification from employers not dealt with before
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.Debt Inquiry Service - DIS • Easy Registration Process • IT resources Minimal • On Line Reporting for Lump Sum Payouts • Batch Reporting • Individual Reporting • Receipt of Successful File Transmission • Communication Preference • Streamlines Inquires to States Classified - Internal use
Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.Debt Inquiry Service - DIS If I could have But one wish…. The Participation of all States which Mandate Lump Sum Reporting! Classified - Internal use
Contact Information Bill Stuart – e-IWO William.stuart@acf.hhs.gov 518-399-9241 Renee Higgs – DIS Renee.higgs@ssa.gov 443-436-6476 Toby Hallows – OK DHS Toby.Hallows@okdhs.org 405-522-0607 Bev Wooten - Coca-cola Refreshments bwooten@coca-cola.com 813-982-7851 Classified - Internal use