> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://stedi.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Real-Time Eligibility Check (270/271) JSON

> Submit a real-time 270/271 eligibility check in JSON format

Real-time eligibility checks are ideal for in-person patient visits, telehealth appointments, and other scenarios where you need immediate information about a patient’s coverage.

1. Call this endpoint with a JSON payload. The required information can vary depending on the circumstances, but we recommend starting with a [basic eligibility request](/healthcare/send-eligibility-checks#body-json).
2. Stedi translates your request to the X12 270 EDI format and sends it to the payer.
3. The endpoint returns a synchronous response from the payer in both JSON and raw X12 EDI format. The response contains the patient's eligibility and benefits information. Note that our documentation lists all enums officially allowed in the eligibility response. Some payers return non-compliant values, which Stedi passes through as is.

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  Visit [Real-time eligibility checks](/healthcare/send-eligibility-checks) for a full how-to guide.
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