GAPOnly user guide for Vet clinics using VetlinkPro
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GapOnly® User Guide – VetLinkPRO
This guide explains how to submit, manage, and finalise GapOnly® claims in VetLinkPRO. For user or technical support, please contact GapOnly Vet Helpline: 1300 838 457.
Before You Start
- Ensure the patient's veterinary history is complete
- The invoice must be finalised and the payment type set to Charge
Step 1: Charge the Invoice
- From the Bill tab, click GapOnly Check
- Click OK
- Click Payment
Step 2: Finalise Invoice
- Click Charge
- Click Finish
- When prompted, click Yes
Note:
- If you are not ready to proceed, click No and then Save
- When ready, go back to the Bill tab
- Select Unfinished Bill to resume the process
Step 3: Create the GapOnly® Claim
- Click the Search icon to add any missing details
- Click Next
- Ensure Diagnosis and Notes are completed
- Click Next again
Confirm that all fields have been automatically populated correctly before continuing.
Step 4: Submit the Claim
- Click Next
- Read the Terms & Conditions and tick the acknowledgment box
- Click Submit
- Confirm details and click Yes
- Click OK
The clinical record and associated invoice are automatically attached. Additional records or invoices can be added using the “+” icon.
Most GapOnly® claims are assessed within minutes.
Step 5: Taking the Gap Payment
Important: Payment must be taken from within the Insurance Claim screen, or it will not link correctly to the claim.
- Click the Umbrella icon to open the Insurance Claim screen
- Select the relevant claim
- Ensure the Status filter is set to ALL
- Click Poll Status to retrieve the insurer response
- Scroll to view the Benefit amount in the Approved column
- Click Make Payment
The umbrella icon will flash when the claim status updates.
Step 6: Finalise Payment
- Review the claim outcome
- Confirm the calculated gap amount payable by the customer
- Click Accept
- Select the payment type
- Click Finish
Once settled, the umbrella icon will flash. No further action is required.
VetLinkPRO & GapOnly® FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I submit a GapOnly® claim for a fully paid invoice? | No. GapOnly® claims can only be submitted on unpaid or partially paid invoices. If the invoice is fully paid, submit an eClaim instead. |
| An error appears when submitting a GapOnly® claim. What should I do? | Contact the GapOnly® Support Team on 1300 838 457. |
| What if the insurance benefit is $0 or appears twice on the customer’s financial screen? | Take full payment from the customer. If a duplicate insurance benefit appears, contact GapOnly® Support. |
| What if the customer decides to pay in full after submitting a GapOnly® claim? | Take full payment. The claim will automatically convert and refund the customer if applicable. No further action is required. |
For claims or technical support, contact the GapOnly Vet Helpline: 1300 838 457.