I'm looking for some clarification re: the use of Member Level Dates (Loop
2000, DTP) vs. Health Coverage Dates (Loop 2300, DTP) in the 834
(004010X095).

There is an expanded definition for code value 356 in DTP01 (Loop 2000)
which I interpret to mean that this segment should not be used to convey the
begin date for which a member is eligible to begin receiving health care
benefits from the health plan receiving this enrollment, but that it should
be used to convey the initial date that a member became eligible to receive
healthcare benefits from any health plan.  It further explains that DTP in
position 270 should convey the actual date of eligibility.  This explanation
of use appears to be contradicted by the segment note #2 which states
...."the only date that identifies the start of coverage for an initial
enrollment is 356".... 

If anyone can clarify the intended use of this segment and how it is used in
conjunction with Health Coverage Dates, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Sandy Weiler
Mercy Health Plans
40 Corporate Center
425 S. Woodsmill Rd., Suite 1000
St. Louis, MO 63017
Phone:  (314) 214-8056

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