3.3 Design Rate Schedules

Reference: Update Billing Information Process Model - Page 4 for the associated business process diagram.

Actor/Role: CSR or Authorized User

Description: In CC&B v2.4, a new rate engine is available. The existing rate engine remains available, and either or both rate engine may be used. Setup of the rate engines is done through Master Configuration - Rate Engine Configuration. Rates can be designed to produce the same results using either rate engine. Rates based on the existing rate engine are referred to as Classic rates, while rates based on the new rate engine are referred to as New Style rates.

The Authorized User plans and prepares all the Rate Schedule requirements prior to entry in CC&B. Market requirements, seasonal rate fluctuations, rate increases due to changes in the service rules are considered. Rates are structured as follows in CC&B:

For the new style rates, the equivalent components are Rate Schedule, Calculation Group and Calculation Rules; or Classic rates, the components are Rate Schedule, Rate Version and Rate Components.

Entities to Configure

•	Master Configuration - Rate Engine Configuration

Bill Factors are used to specify the amount to charge when the amount is the same for many Rates. This allows for greater flexibility and fewer changes when updates are required. The price may increase across many Rates however it is only necessary to change the price on the Bill Factor. The change is then effective across applicable Rates. Applicable SA Types for the Rate must be defined. The Rate moves from an in progress status while working on the Rate to a validated status when testing or checking the Rate. When the Rate is available for use in CC&B it is transitioned to a finished status.