Couple of questions about the use of the HICN in the Hybrid measure evaluation/reporting. Our understanding is that the CMS was no longer referencing the HICN but we see that it is still noted in the CCDE specs for the 

1) Is the HICN considered a linking variable for the measurement year 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025?

2) Is it only referenced as a linking variable if the MBI is missing?

3) Please confirm that we are no longer required to send/reference the HICN for the 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 measurement year?