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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov
Version 3.27.0

DUAL-ELIGIBLE-CODE

Data Element

DE Number

ELG085

System DE Number

ELG.005.085

File Name

ELG - ELIGIBLE

File Segment Number

ELG00005

File Segment Name

ELIGIBILITY-DETERMINANTS

Last updated

Definition

Indicates coverage for individuals entitled to Medicare (Part A and/or B benefits) and eligible for some category of Medicaid benefits.

Size X(2)
FLF Start Position 56
FLF Stop Position 57
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements

1. Value must be in Dual Eligible Code List (VVL)
2. If value is "05", then Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) must be "24"
3. If value is "06", then Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) must be "26"
4. If Dual Eligible Code (ELG.005.085) is "01", "02", "03", 04", 05", "06", "08", "09", or "10", then Primary Eligibility Group Indicator (ELG.005.086) must be "1" (Yes)
5. Mandatory
6. A partial dual eligible (values="01', "03", "05" or "06") then Restricted Benefits Code (ELG.005.097) must be "3"
7. (Not Dual Eligible) if value = "00", then associated Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (ELG.003.051) value must not be populated.
8. Value must be 2 characters
9. If value is in ["08", "10"] then Restricted Benefits Code (ELG.005.097) must be "1"
10. If value is "09", then Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) and Restricted Benefits Code (ELG.005.097) must not be populated
11. If value equals "10", then CHIP Code (ELG.003.054) must be "03" (S-CHIP) and Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (ELG.003.051) must be populated
12. If value is "01", then Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) must be "23"
13. If value is "03", then Eligibility Group (ELG.005.087) must be "25"

Valid Value Code Set Valid Value Code Valid Value Name Valid Value Description Effective Start Date Effective End Date
DE Number System DE Number DE Name File Segment Number File Segment Name