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Member

Enrollment, eligibility, demographics and plan attribution

2,833 member terms

balance policy numberbal_pol_nbr

The unique insurance policy identifier linked to an outstanding member account balance. Used in revenue cycle management to associate unpaid claim amounts or member cost-sharing balances with a specific coverage contract, supporting accurate billing, collections, and coordination of benefits with secondary payers.

bed enrollment statusbed_enrl_sts

Indicates a member's insurance enrollment status in relation to an inpatient bed assignment. Used in hospital admissions and utilization management systems to confirm active coverage at the time of bed assignment, supporting accurate census tracking, payer notification, and inpatient claims adjudication.

beneficiary account numberbenf_acct_nbr

Unique identifier assigned to an individual enrolled in a health insurance plan, used to track claims, eligibility, and benefit utilization across payers, clearinghouses, and care coordination systems. Distinct from member ID in some government program contexts such as Medicare or Medicaid.

beneficiary active indicatorbenf_actv_ind

Boolean flag indicating whether an insurance plan enrollee currently holds active coverage eligibility. Used in member enrollment systems to filter eligible recipients for claims adjudication, care management outreach, and benefit coordination. A false value may reflect termination, lapse, or suspension of coverage.

beneficiary active statusbenf_actv_sts

Categorical status value representing the current enrollment state of an insurance plan enrollee, such as active, terminated, suspended, or pending. Used in eligibility verification workflows to determine whether a member is entitled to covered services at the time of a healthcare encounter or claim submission.

beneficiary addressbenf_addr

Residential or mailing address on file for an insurance plan enrollee, used for correspondence, eligibility verification, plan communications, and geographic risk stratification. Critical for coordinating care across regional networks and ensuring accurate delivery of explanation of benefits and enrollment notices.

beneficiary adjustment amountbenf_adj_amt

Dollar value representing a post-adjudication modification applied to a beneficiary's claim or account balance, such as a retroactive eligibility change, coordination of benefits recalculation, or overpayment recovery. Recorded in claims and billing systems to maintain accurate financial ledgers for the enrolled member.

beneficiary agebenf_age

Calculated age in years of an insurance plan enrollee, derived from date of birth and a reference date such as service date or eligibility check date. Used in risk adjustment models, actuarial analysis, age-based benefit tier assignments, and Medicare or Medicaid eligibility determinations.

beneficiary allowed amountbenf_alwd_amt

Maximum dollar amount a health plan will reimburse for a covered service rendered to an enrolled member, as defined by the plan's fee schedule or negotiated contract rates. Forms the basis for calculating member cost-sharing obligations including copays, coinsurance, and deductible application in claims adjudication.

beneficiary amountbenf_amt

Generic monetary value associated with a financial transaction recorded against an insurance plan enrollee's account, such as a payment, liability, or benefit payout. The specific meaning depends on context within claims, billing, or member financial responsibility systems and should be interpreted alongside transaction type indicators.

beneficiary approval statusbenf_appr_sts

Status value indicating whether a prior authorization, enrollment application, or benefit request submitted on behalf of an insurance plan enrollee has been approved, denied, pended, or appealed. Used in utilization management and member services workflows to gate access to covered services requiring advance plan authorization.

beneficiary approved bybenf_appr_by

Identifier or name of the user, reviewer, or system that granted approval for an enrollment action, prior authorization, or benefit determination associated with an insurance plan enrollee. Captured in audit trails to support compliance reviews, appeals processing, and accountability tracking in member management systems.

beneficiary arrival timebenf_arrv_tm

Timestamp recording when an insurance plan enrollee physically arrived at a healthcare facility for a scheduled or unscheduled encounter. Used in operational reporting, wait time analysis, and care coordination workflows to measure service delivery performance and support accurate encounter documentation.

beneficiary arrived datebenf_arrv_dt

Calendar date on which an insurance plan enrollee arrived at a healthcare facility or program site for a service encounter. Used in encounter records, inpatient admission tracking, and population health management to establish care timelines and support claims adjudication with accurate service event dating.

beneficiary assessmentbenf_asmt

Structured or free-text clinical evaluation recorded for an insurance plan enrollee, documenting findings from a health risk assessment, care management intake, or wellness screening. Used in care coordination platforms and managed care programs to identify member health needs and develop targeted intervention plans.

beneficiary balancebenf_bal

Remaining financial obligation owed by or to an insurance plan enrollee after adjudication of claims and application of plan payments, including unpaid deductibles, coinsurance, and copays. Tracked in member billing and accounts receivable systems to manage collections, payment plans, and financial assistance determinations.

beneficiary billed amountbenf_bill_amt

Total dollar amount charged by a healthcare provider for services rendered to an insurance plan enrollee before payer adjudication or contractual adjustments are applied. Recorded on claims submissions and serves as the starting point for calculating allowed amounts, plan payments, and member cost-sharing responsibilities.

beneficiary birth datebenf_birth_dt

Recorded date of birth for an insurance plan enrollee, used to verify identity, calculate age for risk stratification and benefit eligibility, and satisfy enrollment requirements for programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. A key demographic element in member eligibility files and coordination of benefits determinations.

beneficiary cancelled datebenf_cncl_dt

Date on which an insurance plan enrollee's coverage or enrollment was formally cancelled, whether due to voluntary disenrollment, non-payment of premiums, loss of eligibility, or plan termination. Used in eligibility systems to close coverage periods and prevent erroneous claims payment for services after the termination effective date.

beneficiary categorybenf_cat

Classification assigned to an insurance plan enrollee that identifies their eligibility group, coverage type, or program designation, such as Medicare Part A or B, Medicaid dual-eligible, CHIP, or commercial group member. Drives benefit configuration, cost-sharing rules, and reporting segmentation in enrollment and claims systems.

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