Non-risk-payment Drug File Layout

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This layout document describes the fields in the non-risk-payment drug data file. The file contains all drugs the MCOs are responsible for providing through a non-risk, cost settlement basis. HHSC updates the database weekly. Data from the file does not appear in any search.

Field Name Description Length Format Note
NDC Identifies the 11-digit National Drug Code (NDC) number 11    
Drug_Name Identifies the drug name 35    
NRP_Eligibility_Begin_Date Identifies the non-risk-payment drug eligibility begin date 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
NRP_Eligibility_End_Date Identifies the non-risk-payment drug eligibility termination date 10 MM/DD/CCYY  
Drug_Type Identifies the drug type 9  
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