What is the only required field when creating a benefit provider?

The only required field when creating a benefit provider is the provider name. This is essential because each benefit provider needs a unique identifier that distinguishes them from other providers in the system. The provider name serves as that unique identifier, allowing users to reference and select the correct provider when assigning benefits or managing provider-related tasks.

While other fields, such as provider address, phone number, and provider type, offer useful information and enhance the completeness of the profile, they do not serve as the essential declaration of identity needed to establish a benefit provider in the system. This design allows organizations to complete the creation process efficiently while ensuring that each provider can still be recognized within the framework of their benefits administration.