High Cost

High Cost and Low Income Regional Training: Chicago, IL

Join USAC this year to learn about topics of interest for carriers who participate in the High Cost and Low Income Programs of the Universal Service Fund. The trainings include the opportunity to discuss the challenges facing ETCs with USAC staff members in small breakout groups.

Registration is closed.

Date & Location

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
6501 North Mannheim Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

Agenda

 

8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m.

Registration

8:20 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Overview of USAC

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Overviews of the High Cost and Low Income Programs

9:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Certifications, Verifications, and Line Count Filings Understanding High Cost certification deadlines, line count filings, and Low Income certification and verification requirements

10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Break

10:25 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Certifications, Verifications, and Line Count Filings, Continued

10:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Projections, Collections, and Disbursements
Understanding projections, collections, and disbursement calculations for both the High Cost and Low Income programs

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

High Cost and Low Income Best Practices
Learn about some recommended best practices for the High Cost and Low Income Programs

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch (provided)

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Overview of USAC's 499 and Billing Processes

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

High Cost and Low Income Audits
Learn about the types of audits conducted by USAC and the FCC, document retention rules, and how to avoid common audit findings

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Special Topics Breakout Session

 

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Last modified on 10/5/2010