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Q: When are my 2010 membership dues actually due?
A: Dues payments are to be received by the AUA prior to January 1 of the dues billing year (Jan. 1 for 2010). Dues received after the deadline are assessed a 10% late fee.
Q: Can I pay my dues or applicant fee on line?
A: Yes, click here.
Q: What is the AUA Automatic Dues Renewal Program?
A: 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 of your membership. This service is a benefit to you so that you may easily retain your membership status yearly by automatically paying, 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 contact Member Services for more information at 410-689-3933 or via email at 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 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: When will I receive my invoice?
A: You will receive three mailed invoices, as well as some reminder emails. You should receive your first hard copy invoice in mid October. We ask that you please help us in our efforts to conserve paper and reduce duplicate mailings by renewing your dues upon receipt of this initial invoice. 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.
Timing of Membership Dues Invoices - NEW!
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October |
November |
December |
January |
February |
March |
- 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 |
- 2nd e-mail renewal reminder
- AUA NetNews reminder
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3rd e-mail renewal reminder |
- 4th e-mail – notice of JU suspension
- AUA NetNews notice
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- Final e-mail renewal reminder
- AUA NetNews notice
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1st Invoice |
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2nd Invoice |
3rd Invoice with 10% late fee assessed |
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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: Member Services Department, 1000 Corporate Boulevard, Linthicum, MD 21090, U.S.A. You may also call the Member Services department at 410-689-3933, or email Membership@AUAnet.org for further questions and concerns.
Q: Can I pay my dues by credit card?
A: Yes, the AUA accepts payments by Visa, MasterCard and American Express. You can provide your credit card information on the invoice, over the phone by calling 410-689-3933, on line, or send it directly to our office via fax, 410-689-3939. Please be sure to indicate your AUA member ID number on your check or faxed credit card information.
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 with AUA dues in 2010.
Q: Do I qualify for a dues reduction or exemption?
A: Refer to "Qualifying for Dues Reduction or Exemption."
Q: Does the AUA offer group billing to practices?
A: Currently the AUA only offers group billing to Urology programs. Group billing notices are available upon request by contacting the Member Services department at 410-689-3933 or Membership@AUAnet.org.
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