Billing best practices in SnapBill

Setup steps and habits that keep claims paid when you bill with SnapBill. New to OHIP billing itself? Start with How to Bill OHIP , the step-by-step guide to billing numbers, MCEDT, codes, deadlines and payment.

Getting Started

1. Registration

• Complete OPS BPS Registration
• Set up Direct Deposit
• Designate SnapBill as your provider

2. Account Setup

• Review Default Account Settings
• Connect your account to MCEDT
• Configure your billing preferences in Settings

Best Practices

Timely Submissions

• Submit claims within three months of the service date — see Submission Deadlines
• Submit regularly (weekly or bi-weekly) for faster payments
• Review rejected claims promptly — RAIs must be submitted within 7 months

Payment Tracking

• Monitor both the Claims page and the Reports page
• Understand the payment breakdown — claims page shows SnapBill submissions only, reports page shows all OHIP payments
• Review remittance statements to understand premiums and deductions

Holiday Awareness

• Know the statutory holidays schedule
• Plan submissions around holiday schedules
• Understand weekend payment rules for emergency department billing

Common Issues

Payment Delays

• Check submission deadlines
• Verify your OHIP connection is active
• Contact OHIP at 1-800-262-6524 for payment status

Claim Rejections

• Review the error code on the rejected claim
• Use Corrections to fix and resubmit
• Submit RAIs within 7 months of rejection

Resources

• OHIP Website 
• OPS BPS Portal 
• Schedule of Benefits — look up billing codes and fees
• Ministry Contact: 1-800-262-6524