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Q: When are my 2012 membership dues actually due?
A: Dues payments are to be received by the AUA prior to January 2 of the dues billing year. Dues received after the deadline are assessed a 10% late fee.
Q: Can I pay my dues by credit card?
A: Yes, the AUA accepts payments by Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Q: How can I submit payment for my dues?
A: For your convenience, the AUA offers several payment options:
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Phone |
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You can mail a copy of your invoice and include your credit card information or send a check payable to the American Urological Association, to our office:
AUA Member Services Department
1000 Corporate Boulevard
Linthicum, MD 21090
Please be sure to include your AUA ID# on your check. |
Credit card payments can be processed over the phone by contacting a representative in the AUA Member Services department at 410-689-3933.
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You can submit your online payment via credit card by clicking here. You will need your AUA ID# and password to access this area. |
Q:Why is there an additional charge for $100 from the AUA Foundation listed on my invoice?
A: Urologic research is an important part of advancing all facets of urologic patient care. To make it easy for our members to support this important cause, an optional $100 donation has been added to the dues renewal invoice. The AUA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and its IRS EIN number is 20-3210212. All donations to the AUA Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. If you are paying your dues online, you may adjust or delete the amount on the donation line item before submitting your payment. If you are mailing or faxing your dues invoice, you may make adjustments by hand and calculate a new total on the invoice.
Q: Can I sign up for automatic payment of my membership dues?
A: Yes, the Automatic Dues Renewal Program allows the AUA to keep a record of your credit card information and charge the applicable membership fees to that credit card each year on or around the renewal date of your membership. This service is a benefit to you so that you may easily retain your membership status yearly by automatically paying, and avoiding the hassle of waiting for an invoice to make a payment. Please note that we will contact you each year before charging your card for verification purposes. You can enroll in the Automatic Dues Renewal Program online by clicking here, or by contacting the AUA Member Services Department at 410-689-3933 or Membership@AUAnet.org.
Q: When will I receive my invoice?
A: You will receive three hard copy invoices in the mail, the first one will arrive late October. In addition, you will also receive several reminder emails. We ask that you help us in our efforts to conserve paper and reduce duplicate mailings by renewing your dues upon receipt of the initial invoice mailed in late October. If you are not receiving your invoices, please contact the Member Services Department immediately as we may need to update your mailing address. Please see the chart below for the dues invoice schedule.
Membership Dues/Renewal Timeline
August/September |
October |
November |
December |
January |
February |
March |
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Look for the Early-Bird reminders in the AUA NetNews
Early Bird e-mail arriving in your In Box
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AUA NetNews reminder
1st Hard Copy invoice mailed |
2nd e-mail renewal reminder
AUA NetNews reminder
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2nd Hard Copy invoice Mailed |
3rd e-mail renewal reminder
3rd Hard copy invoice mailed with 10% late fee assessed |
4th e-mail – notice of JU suspension
AUA NetNews notice
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Final e-mail renewal reminder
AUA NetNews notice
Final invoice available upon request |
Q: Why shouldn't I send correspondence with my payment?
A: If you use the return envelope enclosed with your invoice, your payment is actually mailed to a P.O. Box used by our bank. Correspondence mailed to the P.O. Box address eventually reaches our office, but it may take several weeks for it to arrive at the Member Services Department. Therefore, it is important to mail your correspondence, especially time sensitive requests, to our office address: AUA Member Services Department, 1000 Corporate Boulevard, Linthicum, MD 21090, U.S.A. You may also call the AUA Member Services department at 410-689-3933, or Membership@AUAnet.org for further questions and concerns.
Q: Can I deduct The Journal of Urology® or any of the allocations from my dues payment?
A: No, the dues amount billed is a fixed amount in accordance with your membership category, and thus, has to be paid in full to retain membership. For Allied and Affiliate members The Journal of Urology® is optional, but dues are still $150 dollars annually.
Q: Are my AUA Section dues included with my AUA dues payment?
A: No, AUA Section members will receive a separate invoice from their Section. The only exceptions are the North Central Section, Northeastern and New York, whose members' dues will be billed along with their AUA dues in 2011.
Q: Do I qualify for a dues reduction or exemption?
A: Please click here to review the requirements for a dues reduction or exemption to see if you qualify. Q: Does the AUA offer group billing to practices?
A: Yes, the AUA offers group billing to Urology residency programs and medical practices. This option can be beneficial to residency programs and practices by saving the office staff time, streamlining efforts, and ensuring that there are no interruptions or lapse in membership. Each member is conveniently listed on a consolidated invoice and you only have to submit one combined payment. If you would like to enroll in the group billing program, please contact the AUA Member Services department at 410-689-3933 or Membership@AUAnet.org.
Q: I have been paying dues as a Candidate or Fast Track Associate member. Why have they recently been increased to $425?
A: Both Candidate and Fast-Track Associate Members' dues are discounted for up to three years following the completion of their residency. Once you have passed the three year mark, dues are no longer discounted and you pay the same rate as Active and Associate Members.
Q: Can I register for the Annual Meeting before renewing my membership?
A: Yes, but you will need to pay your membership dues prior to receiving your registration credentials.
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