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Voucher — Check on Bottom

This format places two voucher stubs at the top of the page with the check at the bottom. Often used in healthcare, insurance, and industries where detailed remittance information is prioritized over the check itself.

The voucher-bottom format places two detailed voucher stubs at the top of the page with the check positioned at the bottom. This layout prioritizes payment documentation over the check itself, making it ideal for industries like healthcare and insurance where detailed remittance information is critical. When a healthcare provider or insurance company opens an envelope with this format, they immediately see the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or remittance advice on the stubs before encountering the check. This design supports complex payment scenarios where multiple line items, claim numbers, adjustments, and patient information must be documented. The format is particularly common in medical billing, where insurance companies need to explain claim denials, adjustments, and payment allocations in detail. Healthcare providers use this format to process payments to medical suppliers, where detailed purchase order references and itemized invoices are essential. While less common than top-check formats, organizations using this layout typically have established workflows and existing check stock inventories that make switching formats impractical.

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Best For

  • Healthcare provider payments
  • Insurance claim reimbursements
  • Industries requiring extensive remittance details
  • Legacy systems designed for bottom-check format

Specifications

Page Size
8.5" × 11"
Check Height
3.5"
Checks Per Page
1
Stub Count
2 (both on top)
Check Position
Bottom

Printing Tips

  • Ensure your printer can handle the full page length, as the check at the bottom requires precise bottom-edge alignment.
  • Use the bottom margin guides on your printer to ensure the check portion prints at the correct position.
  • Test print on plain paper first, paying special attention to the bottom check position alignment.
  • When printing remittance advice, ensure all claim numbers, patient IDs, and adjustment codes are clearly visible on the stubs.
  • Store check stock flat to prevent bottom-edge curling that can affect check positioning.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • !Using top-check or middle-check templates with bottom-check stock, causing the check to print in the wrong position entirely.
  • !Not accounting for the different envelope orientation needed when checks are at the bottom versus the top.
  • !Assuming all voucher formats are interchangeable, when bottom-check requires specific printer settings.
  • !Overlooking the importance of stub content quality, since recipients see stubs first in this format.

Compatible Check Stock

Healthcare/Insurance format checksBottom-position voucher blanksSpecialty check stock suppliers
Stub 1
Date
Check #
Payee
Description
Amount
Stub 2
Date
Check #
Payee
Description
Amount
Check
Check #
Date
Pay to the order of
$****.**
Dollars
Memo
Authorized Signature

Who Uses This Template

See how different industries use the Voucher — Check on Bottom format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I choose check-on-bottom?

This format lets you see the payment details (stubs) first when opening the envelope. It's common for EOB (Explanation of Benefits) and detailed remittance advice.

Is this format less common?

Yes, it's less common than check-on-top, but it's still actively used in healthcare and insurance. If your organization uses this format, you likely have existing check stock.

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