Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-78

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters to Medicare systems and claims-processing staff because it outlines how beneficiary other-insurance information is stored, maintained, and shared within the Common Working File environment. It also establishes the operational context and effective/implementation timing for the file changes.

Article Sections

1. Program Memorandum Overview

   Introduces the memorandum, its subject, the affected system components, and the general purpose of the change request.

2. Purpose and Scope

   Summarizes why the memorandum was issued and identifies the systems and users impacted by the update.

3. CWF Maintainer Responsibilities

   Lists the development, maintenance, documentation, and release activities assigned to the Common Working File maintainer.

4. Need for the BOI Aux File

   Explains the operational role of the beneficiary other-insurer auxiliary file within the Common Working File environment.

5. Effective Date and Implementation Date

   Provides the timing information associated with the memorandum’s effective and implementation dates.

6. Attachment: Data Elements Required for the BOI Aux File Record

   Presents the record layout and data fields associated with the beneficiary other-insurer auxiliary file, including mandatory elements and coded values.