National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) - Medicare Linked Data

The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) collects interview data on functioning in late life among the elderly population. NHATS began collecting data in 2011, with over 8,000 Medicare beneficiaries responding to the first round.

CMS is no longer distributing this file. See the NIA Data LINKAGE Program website to request this data.

The NHATS interview data include:

  • Residence
  • Health conditions
  • Housing/household
  • Functional status
  • Insurance
  • Labor force participation

The NHATS interview data are linked to CMS Medicare claims data for information on healthcare use.

Special considerations

Availability of this file

Availability:

Retrospective data package including CY 2006-2017

CMS is no longer distributing this file. See the NIA Data LINKAGE Program website to request this data.

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