PLAN (366.03)    FILE (1)

Name Value
NAME PLAN
DESCRIPTION
This Integrated Billing (IB) file was created for the e-Pharmacy Project.
A Plan is uniquely identified by its' identifier (VA National Plan ID).
 
Per VHA Directive 10-93-142, this file definition should not be modified.
It is maintained centrally, via real time HL7 Table Update Messages, using
the WebMD database.
Never maintain locally, except via a designated and secured option that 
edits selected APPLICATION Subfile fields, such as LOCAL ACTIVE?.
 
A Plan is a Payer's medical health care insurance product that defines 
benefits and their delivery to organizations and individuals that enroll 
in the Plan.