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45 CFR 162.610: Implementation specifications for covered entities.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 45—Public Welfare
- SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services
- SUBCHAPTER C—ADMINISTRATIVE DATA STANDARDS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS
- PART 162—ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
- Subpart F—Standard Unique Employer Identifier
(a) The standard unique employer identifier of an employer of a particular employee is the EIN that appears on that employee's IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from the employer.
(b) A covered entity must use the standard unique employer identifier (EIN) of the appropriate employer in standard transactions that require an employer identifier to identify a person or entity as an employer, including where situationally required.
(c) Required and permitted uses for the Employer Identifier.
(1) The Employer Identifier must be used as stated in § 162.610(b).
(2) The Employer Identifier may be used for any other lawful purpose.
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