Can you manually pay policies that have other designated unapplied funds using the Direct Bill Payment screen?

The ability to manually pay policies with designated unapplied funds using the Direct Bill Payment screen is indeed true. In the context of BillingCenter, the Direct Bill Payment screen is specifically designed to facilitate the payment process for policies, including those that have unapplied funds available.

Unapplied funds are amounts that have been received but have not yet been allocated to specific invoices or policies. When using the Direct Bill Payment screen, users have the flexibility to apply these funds to the applicable policies manually. This capability is essential for ensuring accurate accounting and management of policyholder payments. It allows billing agents to efficiently handle transactions while addressing any discrepancies in payment allocation.

By allowing manual payments against policies with unapplied funds, the system aims to streamline the payment process, enhance cash flow management, and provide users with better control over their billing practices. Consequently, this answer is accurate because it reflects the functionality provided by the BillingCenter platform in dealing with unapplied funds during manual payments.