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This variable indicates whether the plan offers reduced cost sharing applies to the pre-Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) phase of the Part D benefit.
This variable applies ONLY to the Enhanced Alternative Plans that offer reduced costsharing (i.e., where variable called REDUCED_COST_SHARE='Y').
The Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) phase of the Part D benefit is also referred to as the coverage gap.
The CCW constructs the Plan Characteristics File from information submitted by plan sponsors to CMS’s Health Plan Management System (HPMS).
Source: CMS (HPMS Files)
This variable applies ONLY to the Enhanced Alternative Plans that offer reduced costsharing (i.e., where variable called REDUCED_COST_SHARE='Y').
The Initial Coverage Limit (ICL) phase of the Part D benefit is also referred to as the coverage gap.
The CCW constructs the Plan Characteristics File from information submitted by plan sponsors to CMS’s Health Plan Management System (HPMS).
Source: CMS (HPMS Files)