The unique identifier for insurance plans and third-party payers and administrators is the:

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The National Health Plan Identifier (HPID) is a unique identifier assigned to health plans and third-party payers by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is used to identify plans in all transactions involving the exchange of electronic health information. The other options are not specific to insurance plans and third-party payers. The Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is used to identify businesses for tax purposes, the Social Security number is used to identify individuals for benefits eligibility, and the National Provider Identifier (NPI) is used to identify healthcare providers.

The Unique Identifier for Insurance Plans and Third-Party Payers and Administrators