ResDAC is currently experiencing a high volume of requests, which may delay response and processing times. We are working to address the backlog as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience.
ResDAC is currently experiencing a high volume of requests, which may delay response and processing times. We are working to address the backlog as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience.
The AHC Bridge organizations obtained Medicare beneficiary identifying information (e.g., Medicare ID card [i.e. Health Insurance Claim Number or HIC, first and last name, date of birth) that the CMS AHC Model used to identify a CCW BENE_ID using an internal “crosswalk” process. A BENE_ID was not always obtained.
The BENE_ID is specific to the CCW and is not applicable to any other identification system or data source.
Within the AHC data file, unique beneficiaries are identified using the AHC_BENE_ID. You would only use the BENE_ID or MSIS_ID if you were attempting to link AHC data to other CCW data files.
Source: AHC data system/CCW (derived)