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Beneficiary Sex
This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
BENE_SEX
Beneficiary sex
Comments
In 2025, this field was renamed to sex to comply with Executive Order 14168.
Code
Code value
F
Female
M
Male
In 2025, this field was renamed to sex to comply with Executive Order 14168.