Excluded drugs are covered on this tier in the Pre ICL phase

SAS Name
EXCLUDED_TIER_PRE_ICL
For Enhanced Alternative plans that have indicated coverage of excluded drugs as a supplemental benefit, this variable Indicates whether the Part D plan provides coverage on this tier in the Pre-ICL phase.
Comments

This variable was new in 2012.The CCW constructs the Plan Characteristics File from information submitted by Part D plan sponsors to CMS’s Health Plan Management System (HPMS).

Code Code value
Y Yes
N No
9 Not Applicable
X Unknown