Term: Municipal Code (MUNCODE)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-12-08

Definition:

A code assigned to each municipality in Manitoba for administrative and funding purposes. Every individual eligible for coverage by Manitoba Health is assigned a "MUNCODE", in order to capture their place of residence.

Related concepts 

• Health Regions in Manitoba
• Manitoba Health Insurance Registry / MCHP Research Registry - Overview
• Residence
• Winnipeg Area Definitions

Related terms 

• 'A' Code
• Physician Practice Location
• Region of Residence
• Regions in Manitoba

References 

• Metge C, Kozyrskyj A, Dahl M, Yogendran M, Roos NP. Pharmaceuticals: Focussing on Appropriate Utilization. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2003. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Katz A, Avery Kinew K, Star L, Taylor C, Koseva I, Lavoie J, Burchill C, Urquia M, Basham A, Rajotte L, Ramayanam V, Jarmasz J, Burchill S. The Health Status of and Access to Healthcare by Registered First Nation Peoples in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2019. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)