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Variable: BENE_ZIP

Zip code for beneficiary

Description

This field specifies the zip code identified as the beneficiary mailing address.

Comment

In some cases, the code may not be the actual state where the beneficiary resides. CMS obtains the mailing address used for cash benefits or the mailing address used for other purposes (for example, premium billing) from Social Security Administration (SSA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) Beneficiary Record Systems.

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: BENE_ZIP
  • Long Name: BENE_ZIP_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 9
  • Source: CMS Enrollment Database (EDB)
  • Value Format: 9-digit zip

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