---
title: "SQL-008: Claim existence check"
summary: Claim existence check.
status: draft
owner: SAIF
last_reviewed: 2026-07-24
library: SAIF.Business
reference_type: package
---

# SQL-008: Claim existence check

This document describes `SQL-008`, the claim existence check statement or call used by `SAIF.Business`.

## Classification

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| **SQL ID** | SQL-008 |
| **Operation type** | Read |
| **Execution method** | Inline |
| **Database** | Oracle |
| **Schema** | [unqualified]** |
| **Command type** | Text |
| **Business object** | `ClaimServices` |
| **Criteria property** | `N/A` |
| **Lifecycle method** | `IsValidClaim` |

## Parameters

This SQL statement has no explicit parameters in the provided findings.

## Tables

| Table | Access | Columns used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [CL_INJURY_CLAIM](../database-tables.md#cl-injury-claim-cl-claim-responsibility) | SELECT | See sample SQL and source implementation. |

## Sample SQL

```sql
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM CL_INJURY_CLAIM WHERE claim_id = :ClaimID
```
Variant:
```sql
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM CL_INJURY_CLAIM WHERE saif_claim_num = :ClaimNum
```

## Operations and processes
- [Claim authorization and visibility checks](../operations/claim-information-and-authorization-support.md)

> **Note:** Statements marked with `**` could not be confirmed; treat as unknown until verified.

## Sources
- `Business\SAIF.Business\ClaimServices.vb`