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dependent start date
dep_start_dtgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Start date for the dependent period.
Standard Abbreviation
dep_start_dt
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
dep_start_dt VARCHAR(100), -- dependent start date
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
dep_start_dt as dependent_start_date
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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