BEN Beneficiary Information
BEN Beneficiary Information
To supply beneficiary information
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
BEN-01
Primary or Contingent Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
1
-
Code identifying if the beneficiary is the primary beneficiary or the contingent beneficiary.
BEN-02
Percent
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
10
-
Percentage expressed as a decimal
BEN02 is the percent of benefits that the beneficiary will receive.
BEN-03
Individual Relationship Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
-
Code indicating the relationship between two individuals or entities.
BEN-04
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response.
BEN04 is the employee signature on file indicator. A ``Y'' value indicates the employee signature has been obtained and is on file. An ``N'' value indicates the employee signature has not been obtained.
BEN-05
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response.
BEN05 is spouse signature on file indicator. A ``Y'' value indicates the spouse signature has been obtained and is on file. An ``N'' value indicates the spouse signature has not been obtained.