Search Data Variables

The variable is the Part D plan benefit package (PBP) for the beneficiary’s Part D plan for a given month (July). 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 (June). 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 (March). 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 (May). 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 (November). 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 (October). 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 (September). CMS assigns an identifier to each PBP within a contract that a Part D plan sponsor 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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

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.

NOTE: If the beneficiary did not have a Part D plan for a given month, this variable will have null/missing value for that month. If the beneficiary changed plans during the year, the value indicates market segment identifier for the final, reconciled PBP.

For 2006 - 2012, this variable was always encrypted to comply with CMS privacy rules.

There are 12 monthly variables - where the 01 through 12 at the end of the variable name correspond with the month (e.g., 01 is January and 12 is December).

You need to know the Part D contract number (PTD_CNTRCT_ID_XX) and plan benefit package (PTD_PBP_ID_XX) in order to determine the geographic market areas where the particular PBP was offered. Premiums may vary by market segment.

Number of months alive in the reference year

This variable is the number of months during the year that the beneficiary was dually eligible (i.e., he/she was also eligible for Medicaid benefits).

This variable is the number of months during the year that the beneficiary had Medicare Part D coverage. CCW derives this variable by counting the number of months where the beneficiary had Part D coverage.

This variable is the number of months during the year that the beneficiary was enrolled in an employer-sponsored prescription drug plan that qualified for Part D’s retiree drug subsidy (RDS). CCW derives this variable by counting the number of months where the beneficiary had retiree drug subsidy.

Mood II Section Notes (non-communicative)

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has been feeling bad about themselves – or that they are a failure or have let yourself or their family down

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has been feeling bad about themselves – or that they are a failure or have let yourself or their family down

This column documents, at the time of admission, the frequency with which the patient has  been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.

This column documents, at the time of discharge, the frequency with which the patient has been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has felt down, depressed, or hopeless.

This column documents whether, at the time of admission, the patient expressed that in the last two weeks they have been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.

This column documents whether, at the time of discharge, the patient expressed that in the last two weeks they have been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has felt down, depressed, or hopeless.

This column documents, at the time of admission, the frequency with which the patient has been feeling tired or having little energy.

This column documents, at the time of discharge, the frequency with which the patient has been feeling tired or having little energy.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has been feeling tired or having little energy.

This column documents whether, at the time of admission, the patient expressed that in the last two weeks they have been feeling tired or having little energy.

This column documents whether, at the time of discharge, the patient expressed that in the last two weeks they have been feeling tired or having little energy.

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has been feeling tired or having little energy.

This column documents, at the time of admission, the frequency with which the patient has found little interest or pleasure in doing things.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had little interest or pleasure in doing things.

This column documents whether, at the time of admission, the patient expressed that in the last two weeks they found little interest or pleasure in doing things.

This column documents whether, at the time of discharge, the patient expressed that in the last two weeks they found little interest or pleasure in doing things.

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had little interest or pleasure in doing things.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has been moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite – being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual.

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has been moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite – being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had a poor appetite or been overeating.

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had a poor appetite or been overeating.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had thoughts that they would be better off dead, or of hurting themselves in some way.

Indicates whether, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had thoughts that they would be better off dead, or of hurting themselves in some way.

Indicates the frequency, over the last 2 weeks, the patient has had trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television