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NOTE: This is a quick reference guide only. Please refer to the official ACA Claims Procedure documents for complete details. Rev 1/2016.
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QUICK REFERENCE CLAIM SUBMISSION GUIDE
CALL: 855.807.2885 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 866.639.5583
Step 1. Collect Information.
When contacting ACA to initiate a claim, your claims adjuster may request the following:
- Contract number. - Customer name, address, and phone number.
- Vehicle ID number. - Repair Order information, including mileage.
- Maintenance records. - Diagnosis and estimate for repair.
Step 2. Contact ACA for Claim Approval.
By Phone: ACA’s Claims Department is staffed 8:00am to 7:30pm, Monday-Friday, and 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday.
By Email or Fax: We understand your time is important, so let us call you! Email or Fax us your name and phone and we will return your call to initiate a claim. When possible, please include a copy of the repair order, the diagnosis and estimate, which will allow us to pre-process the claim before returning your call. A claim fax form is available for your convenience.
Step 3. Coverage verification.
Your ACA Claims adjuster will verify coverage or explain coverage in accordance with the terms of the
contract. Be sure to receive the claim authorize code before performing any repairs.
In some cases, inspection by a third party may be required. When possible, inspection will be performed
without disassembly to minimize disruption to your facility. Our goal is to perform each inspection within 48
hours - over 95% occur within 24 hours - and to issue a claim decision within one hour of receiving the report.
Step 4. Getting paid.
1. Collect the deductible and for any customer pay work from the contract holder.
2. Have the contract holder sign the repair invoice.
3. Submit the invoice for reimbursement. Invoice should include: Customer name, address and phone
number, vehicle year, make, model, and VIN, vehicle mileage, itemize repair, and claim approval code.
When applicable, be sure to include any rental, towing or sublet invoices.
4. Invoice and documents may be submitted by Fax to 866.582.6040, by email at
[email protected], or mail to ACA, PO Box 2085, Dublin, OH 43017.
NOTE: This is a quick reference guide only. Please refer to the official ACA Claims Procedure documents for complete details. Rev 1/2016.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 7:30pm EST. Saturdays 9:00am to 12:00pm EST.
Phone Numbers
855.807.2885 American Colonial Administration
Ext 601 Customer Service
Ext 602 Claims
Ext 606 Administration
Ext 605 Sales & Marketing
Fax Numbers
866.639.5583 Claims
866.582.6040 Payment
866.834.1740 Sales & Marketing
Email Addresses
[email protected] Claims
[email protected] Payment
Mailing Address
American Colonial Administration
P.O. Box 2085
Dublin, OH 43017
We take great pride in providing prompt, professional service -- and your satisfaction is important to us. Please
feel free to contact me personally with any questions or issues.
Eric Altherr
National Claims Manager, Extension 331
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED ON ALL REPAIRS