2020 JBEA Renewal

[Hojo]

I know this topic has been covered, but figured I'd start a new thread for this year.  Two questions:

1) Are we expecting a faster response on renewals since they can be submitted through pay.gov?

2) Do we have to wait until 4/1/2020 to use the 20-prefix or should we start using it as soon as our application is filed (assuming we meet all relevant criteria of course)?

[NJ Mike]

To Answer:

1 ) I used pay.gov last cycle so don't know if it will be faster.  Got my renewal notice a couple of days before 4/1.

2)  Yes you have to wait.  From the Join Board website: 

 If you meet both deadlines, you may begin using the "20-" prefix with your enrollment number beginning April 1, 2020, regardless of whether you received an official renewal notice from the Joint Board.

Mike

[Hojo]

Thanks, that's what I thought.  I'm just more annoyed that I have to wait for the 20- until 4/1.