PRF Quoting, Keying & Mapping Q&A

1. Why 25% max for Jan-Feb interval?

   Answer: Under a new RMA rule for the 2027 Reinsurance Year, the January-February interval allocation is limited to 10% to 25%.

2. When will we know if there is a payment for the July/August 2026 period? Is there a certain number of days after the end of the interval to announce the final numbers?

   Answer: Before claim payments can be processed in AgriNet, RMA must release the Final Payment Factors. For Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index insurance, indemnity payments are typically made 60 to 90 days after the end of the insured two-month interval if a payment is triggered by below-average precipitation in your grid.

3. My dashboard is still showing as estimates for July/August?

   Answer: After the RMA Final Payment Factors become available, the estimates will turn black, indicating that they are final payment amounts.

4. Is there any way to make the FSN in order?

   Answer: Currently, there is no way to automatically sort the FSNs. To have them appear in order, they must be entered in FSN order.

5. I have two brothers who each have a 50/50 share on the exact same acres. Do I need to enter the same for each, or is there a way to copy acres from one producer to another?

   Answer: Currently, there is no way to link landlords, tenants, or other shared interests on Rainfall Index policies. The acres must be entered separately for each producer.

6. Almost all of the pasture in our area is leased through verbal agreements, with no written documentation. When completing the Lease Certification Form, what should we use for the lease start and end dates? Can we simply enter Continuous?

   Answer: A start date must be entered; however, Continuous may be used as the end date.

7. On the Lease Certification Form, what is the Numbers column for? Also, if it is a new policyholder for 2027, what dates should be given for the lease?

   Answer: When the form was redesigned last year, the number column was added by request. It is not required and may be left blank. It can be used to number leases and keep them separate if needed.

8. What are the pros and cons of Direct Upload versus Document Management?

   Answer: Direct Upload is designed for uploading one document at a time. When using Direct Upload, the system does not read the barcode on the form, so the user must ensure the correct form number is entered. Document Management can be used to upload one or multiple forms for a policy at the same time. The system reads the barcodes on the forms, so entering a form number is not required.

9. Is the Lease Certification Form fillable?

   Answer: No. You can download the PDF and use Adobe Acrobat to complete the form electronically.

10. What do the abbreviations for grass type mean on the 578?

    Answer: The abbreviations are for FSA office use.