Debt Collection Program

Mair Malfara - mair@eap.org
(610) 825-1600, extension 12

Payables overdue?
This EAP member benefit enables members to turn over the work of debt collection to a reputable collection agency. The EAP went to great lengths to find an agency with sound business practices and reasonable rates - The Graphic Arts Association in Philadelphia . All collections are completely confidential. Your claim is reviewed by an expert at no charge.

Enrollment
The Debt Collection Program enables EAP members to collect business debts owed to them. While there is no guarantee of collection, we will attempt to collect the debt to your satisfaction. Debts must be $250 or more, and must be commercial in nature. Follow the steps below to file your debt for collection:

1. Members may print the enrollment form below and submit the completed form using the contact information on the form.

2. Your request will be reviewed by an expert and accepted for collection or promptly returned to you.

3. You will receive an agreement from the collection agency (first claim only) clearly stating the percentage fee you will be paying for the collection, and releasing you from liability.

4. When it arrives, sign the agreement and return it to the designated address.

You will be notified as to whether your debt is collectible at all, or in whole or part. You can decide a course of action upon receiving the provided advice.

Your initial request for collection will be reviewed with no charge. For normal debt collection services, 22% of the amount collected is the fee. If the use of a collection attorney is required, the following schedule will apply:

- Under $2,000 collected - fee of 29% of the amount collected

- Over $2,000 collected - fee of 24% of the amount collected

- Plus court costs and suit fees as necessary.

Once the agency has your paperwork, collection procedures will begin. We will notify you in several weeks as to whether the debt appears to be collectible or not. If collectible, money collected will be forwarded to you as received, allowing 10 to 15 days for the debtor's check to clear.

The Electrical Association of Philadelphia Debt Collection Program Form

Please complete as much of this form as possible. If the information is unknown, please mark N/A. All collections are completely confidential.

* = REQUIRED FIELDS

I. Tell Us About Yourself.
EAP Member Company Name
Member Address
City
State
Zip
Contact Name
Phone Number
Fax Number
II. The Debtor is:
Company Name
Contact/Responsible Party Name
Company Address
City
State
Zip
Company Phone Number
Total Debt Owed
Date of Last Debtor Payment Made
Last Payment Amount
III. Contact Information:
Your Name *
Your email *
IV. Signature
I understand that there is no charge for the initial review and screening to see if collection is appropriate. The above information is true and factual to the best of my knowledge. *
	Agree		Disagree
Your signature *		Please sign after printing

Please send/fax this completed form with copies of invoices, current statements, correspondence, and other relevant documentation to:

The Graphic Arts Credit Bureau
Attention: Adam Golden
1210 Northbrook Drive, Suite 120
Trevose, PA 19053
Phone: (215) 396-2300 Fax: (215) 396-9890 Email: agolden@gaa1900.com

Be sure to identify yourself as an EAP member in order to take advantage of this special EAP member benefit.

The Electrical Association of Philadelphia