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Error code

J3 — Approved for stale-dated processing

Late claim approved

The claim was older than three months but the Ministry approved it for stale-dated processing, so it was assessed.

What to do: Nothing to do: confirm the amount paid matches what you expected.

Code
J3
Description
Approved for stale-dated processing

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

J3 is good news: the Ministry approved this claim for stale-dated processing even though it was older than three months. No action needed.

What it means

Claims must normally reach OHIP within three months of the service date. J3 means this claim was older than that but was approved for stale-dated processing, so it was assessed.

J3 is an information message. Check the amount paid on the line as you would for any other claim.

How to fix it

  1. Confirm the amount paid matches what you expected.
  2. If the line was reduced for another reason, look at the other explanatory codes on that line.

Don't resubmit if

  • The line was paid. Do not send it again.

How APEX handles it

APEX reads your error reports and remittance advice from MCEDT and lists claims rejected with this code in its Correction Centre for you to correct and resubmit. See how APEX works · Pricing

Related codes: J7, VJ7, VJ8, W3

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