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Variable: BENE_ID

CCW Encrypted Beneficiary ID Number

Description

The unique CCW identifier for a beneficiary. The CCW assigns a unique beneficiary identification number to each individual who receives Medicare and/or Medicaid, and uses that number to identify an individual’s records in all CCW data files (e.g., Medicare claims, MAX claims, MDS assessment data). This number does not change during a beneficiary’s lifetime and each number is used only once. The BENE_ID is specific to the CCW and is not applicable to any other identification system or data source.

Comment

n/a

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: BENE_ID
  • Long Name: BENE_ID
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 15
  • Source: CCW
  • Value Format:

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