Add a new contract

The following instructions are for creating a new contract from scratch.

To add a contract:

1. On the Contracts page, verify that you are in the correct simulation. If you are not, then from the simulation drop-down, select the desired simulation.

2. Under the Contracts page title, click Add a New Contract.

   NOTE: The Add a New Contract option is displayed only if you have administrative access.

3. In the Add a New Contract dialog, in the Contract Name field, type a name for the contract (e.g., Medicare Blue Cross). Do not use special characters.

4. Do one of the following:

   • To save changes and keep working in the dialog, click Save.

   • To close the dialog after saving, click Save and Close.

   • To cancel your unsaved changes and close the dialog, click Close.

   NOTE: You do not need to enter the latest expiration date because that is defined by the versions A defined time frame during which the contract as a whole is valid and the terms are consistent. It can represent the fiscal year, or it can represent the calendar year, or some other defined period. built under the contract.

5. (Optional) If desired, add an attribute to the contract.
6. Next, add a version to the contract.