MC EDT- What is it and how do I register?

What is MC EDT?

Medical Claim Electronic Data Transfer, also known as MC EDT is an electronic service provided by The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) which provides doctors with a secure method of transferring electronic claim files to and from the MOH. To access MC EDT all that is required is an internet connection as it is web based, allowing doctors to submit and retrieve their claim files seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Note however that there is weekly maintenance on Sunday mornings between 1:00-5:00 am and Wednesday mornings between 5:00-8:00 am at which time MC EDT is unavailable.

How to use MC EDT?

MC EDT can be accessed through a web page which provides a simple interface where doctors can upload and download claim files depending on whether they are submitting or retrieving their claim file. Note that, doctors still need a billing software to create their claim files for them as they must meet a specific format to be properly processed by the MOH. You have to pay for most billing software, however we are almost finished version 3 of Mo-Billing which will allow you to create your claim files for free!

How to register for MC EDT?

Before starting this process you should have a letter from the ministry providing you details for setting up you Go Secure account, such as your unique identifier.

1. To begin using MC EDT you must first register for a Go Secure account. To do so go to www.edt.health.gov.on.ca and select 'Register Now'.

2. After registration you should get an email from Go Secure, selecting the link in the email. You should now be at the login screen where you can enter your Go Secure ID (your email address) and the password you chose during registration.

3. After signing in you will be presented with the Email Validation screen, select 'here'. Follow the steps, where you will have to enter in information provided in your letter from the ministry.

4. Once you have completed step 3., go to www.edt.health.gov.on.ca and login using you Go Secure ID and password. At the Administration and MOHLTC Services screen you MC EDT enrolement should be complete and you can being using MC EDT to upload or download your claim files.

References: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/publications/ohip/mcedt_mn.aspx