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X12 EDI 834

What is an EDI 834 Benefit Enrollment and Maintenance?

The EDI 834 is mainly used by employers, government agencies, and insurance providers, to register members in a healthcare benefit plan.

How is EDI 834 Used?

The 834 transaction set is used for any of the following functions regarding health plans:

  • New enrollments
  • Changes in a member's enrollment
  • Disenrollment of members
  • Reinstatement of a member's benefit enrollment

EDI 834 Benefits

  • Get employees quickly onto and off of healthcare coverage
  • Keeps enrollees updated & current
  • Helps to ensure accurate member enrollment and benefit disbursement
  • Enables employers and insurers to automate member enrollment processes

Key Data Elements You'll Find in a Benefit Enrollment and Maintenance:

  • Plan network identification
  • Product or service identification
  • Subscriber name & identification
  • Subscriber qualification or benefit information

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