Topic Description
This reporting reminder outlines the reporting expectations of assigning unique MSIS IDs in T-MSIS.
Impacted Data Elements
MSIS-IDENTIFICATION-NUM which is found in the Eligible, Claims (IP, LT, OT, and RX), and TPL Files.
Reporting Reminder
MSIS ID is a required field and should be unique for each individual. When reporting in T-MSIS, each individual should be assigned one unique MSIS ID. When an individual dis-enrolls and then re-enrolls in Medicaid, the unique MSIS ID remains the same to ensure the individual’s enrollment and services can be attributed to a specific individual over time despite the interruption in enrollment.
Deemed newborns are an exception to this reporting reminder, as it is allowable for them to share an MSIS ID within certain circumstances. Please see the existing guidance, Reporting Shared MSIS Identification Numbers, in the T-MSIS Coding Blog for more information on reporting deemed newborns in T-MSIS.