MORE HPID RESOURCES AVAILABLE

More HPID Resources Available

The first compliance date for obtaining a Health Plan Identifier (HPID) for health plans (excluding small health plans) is Nov. 5, 2014. In preparation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made additional functionality improvements to the Health Plan and Other Entity Enumeration System. Two documents are now available on the HPID website to provide employers additional assistance.

The HPID User Manual is a lengthy, detailed document that provides a step-by-step guide to the functionality and includes screenshots for additional clarity. The document may be useful if an employer needs assistance with a specific topic listed in the table of contents.

The HPID Quick Start is a shorter reference guide with graphic explanations for accessing and using HPOES and creating an HPID application. A text-only version from the CMS website is also available.

To read more about HPIDs, follow this link.