1216 Benefit Status Code

The type of coverage under which benefits are paid

Type

Identifier (ID)

Length

Min 1 / Max 1

Codes

Code	Description
A	Active
C	Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) A federal act that enables an insured, spouse, or dependent to continue benefits after a qualifying event which would otherwise cause them to lose their benefits
I	Involuntary
S	Surviving Insured
T	Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
V	Voluntary