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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
MC_PLAN_SAREA_CD
Identifies the geographic unit under which the managed care entity is under contract to provide services; most recent in the calendar year.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 1 | Statewide — the managed care entity provides services to beneficiaries throughout the entire state. |
| 2 | County — the managed care entity provides services to beneficiaries in specified counties. |
| 3 | City — the managed care entity provides services to beneficiaries in specified cities. |
| 4 | Region — the managed care entity provides services to beneficiaries in specified regions, not defined by individual counties within the state (“region” is state-defined). |
| 5 | Zip code — the managed care entity program provides services to beneficiaries in specified zip codes. |
| 6 | Other — the managed care entity provides services to beneficiaries in "other" area(s), not statewide, county, city, or region. |
| Null/missing | Unknown/Missing |
The value was chosen using the last-best method for values from the monthly TAF (calendar year).
Source: T-MSIS Annual Managed Care Plan TAF