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This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (January). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (July). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (June). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (March). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (May). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (November). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (October). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates the beneficiary’s Part D low-income subsidy cost sharing group for a given month (September). The Part D benefit requires enrollees to pay both premiums and cost-sharing, but the program also has a low-income subsidy (LIS) that covers some or all of those costs for certain low-income individuals, including deductibles and cost-sharing during the coverage gap.
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (April).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (August).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (December).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (February).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (January).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (July).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (June).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (March).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (May).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (November).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (October).
This variable indicates whether the beneficiary was eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid in a given month (September).
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (April). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (August). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (December). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (February). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (January). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (July). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (June). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (March). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (May). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (November). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (October). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the Part D contract number for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (September). CMS assigns an identifier to each contract that a Part D plan has with CMS.
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (April).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (August).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (December).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (February).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (January).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (July).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (June).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (March).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (May).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (November).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (October).
This variable is the segment number that CMS assigns to identify a geographic market segment or subdivision of a Part D plan; the segment number allows you to determine the market area covered by the plan. The variable describes the market segment for a given month (September).
The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary's Part D plan for a given month. CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor has with CMS.
The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (April). CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor has with CMS.
The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (August). CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor has with CMS.
The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (December). CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor has with CMS.
The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (February). CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor has with CMS.
The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (January). CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor has with CMS.