How should Claim Identification Numbers be assigned?
The Claim Identification Number must be used to uniquely identify each accident and claimant within a given accident year. The same claim number must be used to identify payments to a particular claimant for all liability and PIP (No-Fault) coverages. Payments are then distinguished by coverage and within coverage by means of the applicable Type of Loss Code. For an example of the assignment of claim identification numbers, refer to the Massachusetts Private Passenger or Commercial Statistical Plan, Part III – General Reporting Requirements, Section B – Losses.
