MEDICAL EXPENDITURE PANEL SURVEY

HOUSEHOLD COMPONENT
MAIN STUDY

CHESHIRE VERSION
SHOW CARDS

TO BE USED FOR PANELS 10 AND 11
Rounds 3 through 5

January 2007

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ROUNDS 3 THROUGH 5

Card Number Topic Round(s) Used
RE-1B Ethnic Background 3, 4, 5
RE-2B Racial Background 3, 4, 5
RE-2C Asian Ethnic Background 3, 4, 5
RE-3A-3K Income Categories 3
PG-1 Complications Experienced During Pregnancy 3, 4, 5
HE-1 Level of Difficulty Categories 3, 5
HE-2 Aspects of Children's Health 4
HE-3 Children's General Health Status 4
CS-1 Scale for Child Health Supplement 4
CS-2 Scale for Child Health Supplement 4
CS-3 Scale for Child Health Supplement 4
CS-3A Number of Times Went to Doctor’s Office or Clinic 4
CS-4 Scale for Child Health Supplement 4
CS-5 Scale for Child Health Supplement 4
PP-1 Types of Health Care Providers and Facilities 3, 4, 5
PP-2 Types of Hospital Services/Long Term Care Facilities 3, 4, 5

PP-3

Types of Home Care Services

3, 4, 5

PP-4

Types of Medical Supplies/Expenses

3, 4, 5

PP-4A

Types of Additional Medical Supplies/Expenses

3, 5

PP-5

Types of Dental Care Providers

3, 4, 5

PP-6

Types of Medical Providers

3, 4, 5

PP-7

Types of Hospital Services

3, 4, 5

PP-8

Types of Other Medical Providers

3, 4, 5

PP-9

Types of Home Care Services

3, 4, 5

PP-10

Types of Long Term Care Facilities

3, 4, 5

PP-11

Types of Medical Supplies/Expenses

3, 4, 5

PP-12

Types of Additional Medical Supplies/Expenses

3, 5

HS-1

Reasons for Entering the Hospital

3, 4, 5

ER-1

Care Received During ER Visit

3, 4, 5

ER-2

Services Received During ER Visit

3, 4, 5

OP-1

Care Received During Outpatient Visit

3, 4, 5

OP-2

Treatments Received During Outpatient Visit

3, 4, 5

OP-3

Services Received During Outpatient Visit

3, 4, 5

MV-1

Care Received During Medical Provider Visit

3, 4, 5

MV-2

Treatments Received During Medical Provider Visit

3, 4, 5

MV-3

Services Received During Medical Provider Visit

3, 4, 5

DN-1

Care Received During Dental Visit

3, 4, 5

HH-1

Types of Home Health Care Workers

3, 4, 5

HH-2

Examples of Home Health Care Received

3, 4, 5

HH-3

Examples of Help With Daily Activities or Personal Care

3, 4, 5

CP-1

Reasons for Not Receiving Anything in Writing

3, 4, 5

CN-1

Items Involved in the Accident/Injury

3, 4, 5

PC-2

Last Use of Peak Flow Meter

3, 5

AP-1

Weight Ranges

3, 5

AC-1

Difficulty Scale

4

AC-2

Provider’s Race

4

AC-3

Frequency Scale

4

AC-4

Reasons for Problems

4

AC-5

Problems Scale

4

OE-1

Types of Health Insurance Coverage

3, 4, 5

PR-1

Medicare Managed Care Plan Names for STATE

3, 4, 5

PR-2

Medicaid (and Gov’t-Hosp/Phys) HMO Plan Names for STATE

3, 4, 5

PR-3

Types of Other State Programs

3, 4, 5

HX-1

Ways in Which Health Insurance is Purchased

3, 4, 5

HX-2

Sample Medicare Card

3, 4, 5

HX-3

Sample Medicaid Card for STATE

3, 4, 5

HX-4

Source of Health Insurance

3, 4, 5

HX-5

Medicare Managed Care Plan Names for STATE

3, 4, 5

HX-6

Medicaid (and Gov’t-Hosp/Phys) HMO Plan Names for STATE

3, 4, 5

HX-7

Types of Health Insurance Coverage

3, 4, 5

SP-1

Problem Scale

4

SP-2

Health Plan Scale

4

IN-1

Yearly Income Ranges

3, 5

IN-2

Monthly Income Ranges

3, 5

IN-2A

TANF Program Names for STATE

3, 5

IN-3

Other Sources of Income Categories

3, 5

AS-1

Asset Ranges

5

 

CARD RE-1B

Puerto Rican

Cuban/Cuban American

Dominican

Mexican

Mexican-American

Central or South America

 

CARD RE-2B

White

Black/African American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

 

CARD RE-2C

Asian Indian

Chinese

Filipino

Japanese

Korean

Vietnamese

 

CARD RE-3A

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $10,600 less than $883
B. $10,600 – $15,900 $883 – $1,325
C. $15,901 – $21,200 $1,326 – $1,767
D. $21,201 – $31,800 $1,768 – $2,650
E.

more than $31,800

more than $2,650

 

CARD RE-3B

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $13,700 less than $1,142
B. $13,700 – $20,600 $1,142 – $1,717
C. $20,601 – $27,400 $1,718 – $2,283
D. $27,401 – $41,100 $2,284 – $3,425
E.

more than $41,100

more than $3,425

 

CARD RE-3C

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $9,800 less than $817
B. $9,800 – $14,700 $817 – $1,225
C. $14,701 – $19,500 $1,226 – $1,625
D. $19,501 – $29,300 $1,626 – $2,442
E.

more than $29,300

more than $2,442

 

CARD RE-3D

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $12,300 less than $1,025
B. $12,300 – $18,500 $1,025 – $1,542
C. $18,501 – $24,700 $1,543 – $2,058
D. $24,701 – $37,000 $2,059 – $3,083
E.

more than $37,000

more than $3,083

 

CARD RE-3E

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $16,200 less than $1,350
B. $16,200 – $24,400 $1,350 – $2,033
C. $24,401 – $32,500 $2,034 – $2,708
D. $32,501 – $48,700 $2,709 – $4,058
E.

more than $48,700

more than $4,058

 

CARD RE-3F

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $20,800 less than $1,733
B. $20,800 – $31,300 $1,733 – $2,608
C. $31,301 – $41,700 $2,609 – $3,475
D. $41,701 – $62,500 $3,476 – $5,208
E.

more than $62,500

more than $5,208

 

CARD RE-3G

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $24,600 less than $2,050
B. $24,600 – $36,900 $2,050 – $3,075
C. $36,901 – $49,300 $3,076 – $4,108
D. $49,301 – $73,900 $4,109 – $6,158
E.

more than $73,900

more than $6,158

 

CARD RE-3H

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $27,800 less than $2,317
B. $27,800 – $41,800 $2,317 – $3,483
C. $41,801 – $55,700 $3,484 – $4,642
D. $55,701 – $83,500 $4,643 – $6,958
E.

more than $83,500

more than $6,958

 

CARD RE-3I

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $31,600 less than $2,633
B. $31,600 – $47,300 $2,633 – $3,942
C. $47,301 – $63,100 $3,943 – $5,258
D. $63,101 – $94,700 $5,259 – $7,892
E.

more than $94,700

more than $7,892

 

CARD RE-3J

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $35,100 less than $2,925
B. $35,100 – $52,600 $2,925 – $4,383
C. $52,601 – $70,100 $4,384 – $5,842
D. $70,101 – $105,200 $5,843 – $8,767
E.

more than $105,200

more than $8,767

 

CARD RE-3K

Wages and Salaries Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Interest or Dividends Private, Military, or Government Pensions
Retirement Income or Annuities Survivor Benefits
Public Assistance/TANF Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits Child Support or Alimony
Farm or Business Income Rental, Estate or Trust Income

Unemployment or Workers Compensation

Financial assistance from outside household

Income Categories:

 

Yearly

Monthly
A. less than $42,000 less than $3,500
B. $42,000 – $63,000 $3,500 – $5,250
C. $63,001 – $84,100 $5,251 – $7,008
D. $84,101 – $126,100 $7,009 – $10,508
E.

more than $126,100

more than $10,508

 

CARD PG-1

-- High Blood Pressure, Toxemia, Pre-Eclampsia, or Eclampsia

-- Anemia

-- Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, or High Blood Sugar

-- Low Lying Placenta (Placenta Previa)

-- Vaginal Bleeding

-- Premature Labor

 

CARD HE-1

-- No Difficulty

-- Some Difficulty

-- A Lot of Difficulty

-- Completely Unable To Do It

 

CARD HE-2

0____________________________________________________________4

NO PROBLEM                                                                  A VERY BIG PROBLEM

 

CARD HE-3

-- Definately False

-- Mostly False

-- Mostly True

-- Definately True

 

CARD CS-1

-- Definitely True

-- Mostly True

-- Don't Know

-- Mostly False

-- Definitely False

 

CARD CS-2

0 No Problem

1

2 Some Problem

3

4 A Very Big Problem

 

CARD CS-3

-- Never

-- Sometimes

-- Usually

-- Always

 

CARD CS-3A

None

1

2

3

4

5-9

10 or more

 

CARD CS-4

-- A Big Problem

-- A Small Problem

-- Not A Problem

 

CARD CS-5

0 Worst Health Care Possible

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Best Health Care Possible

 

CARD PP-1

TYPES OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND FACILITIES

Medical Professionals and Practitioners:

Medical Doctor
Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
Paramedic
Health Aide
Physician’s Assistant
Midwife/Nurse Midwife
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Therapist - Physical, Speech, Occupational
Audiologist
Physiatrist
Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Services

Mental Health Professionals:

Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatric Social Worker
Mental Health Therapist

Medical Facility or Clinic:

Health Clinic
Walk-in Surgi-Clinic
Company or School Clinic
Infirmary
Neighborhood Health Clinic
Family Planning Center
Mental Health Facility

Dental Care:

Dentist
Dental or Oral Surgeon
Orthodontist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Technician
Dental Assistant

 

CARD PP-2

TYPES OF HOSPITAL SERVICES

Hospital Stay
Emergency Room Visit
Outpatient Department Visit

TYPES OF LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES

Convalescent Home
Nursing Home
Nursing Home Unit of a Hospital
Intermediate Care Facilities
Board and Care Homes
Residential Psychiatric Institution
Facility for the Intellectually Disabled
Group Homes
Long Term Place that Provides Hospice Care
Long Term Place that Provides Respite Care
Assisted Living Facilities

 

CARD PP-3

TYPES OF HOME CARE SERVICES

Skilled Medical Care

Home care from a nurse, any type of therapist, a doctor, a social worker, or anyone else providing nursing or medical care.

Personal Care

Home care services including bathing, dressing, help getting around the house, or help with getting medication, either paid or unpaid.

Household Chore Services

Help in the home with services like cooking or cleaning either paid or unpaid.

Companionship

Services such as reading, talking, or going for a walk, a drive, or to a restaurant either paid or unpaid.

Any Other Type of Home Care

 

CARD PP-4

TYPES OF OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EXPENSES

Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses ......

Bought
Replaced
Paid for Repairing

Diabetic Equipment or Supplies ...

Insulin
Syringes
Test Paper
Other Diabetic Equipment or Supplies

 

CARD PP-4A

Ambulance Services

Orthopedic Items

-- Corrective shoes or inserts
-- Braces
-- Crutches
-- Canes
-- Walkers
-- Wheelchairs
-- Scooters

Hearing Devices

-- Hearing aids
-- Amplifiers for a telephone
-- Adaptive speech equipment
-- Speech synthesizer

Prostheses

-- Artificial limbs

Bathroom Aids

-- Portable commodes
-- Raised toilet seats
-- Portable tub seats
-- Handrails
-- Other bathing equipment

Medical Equipment

-- Hospital beds
-- Lifts
-- Monitors
-- Special chairs
-- Oxygen
-- Bed pans
-- Adaptive feeding equipment
-- Vaporizer or nebulizer
-- Blood pressure monitor

Disposable Supplies

-- Ostomy supplies
-- Bandages
-- Dressings
-- Tape
-- Diapers
-- Catheters
-- Syringes not prescribed by a physician
-- IV supplies

Alterations/Modifications

-- Ramps
-- Handrails
-- Elevators
-- Automobile modifications

Other

 

CARD PP-5

TYPES OF DENTAL CARE PROVIDERS

Dentist

Dental or Oral Surgeon

Orthodontist

Dental Hygienist

Dental Technician

Dental Assistant

 

CARD PP-6

TYPES OF MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Medical Professionals:

Medical Doctor
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Midwife/Nurse Midwife
Physiatrist
Paramedic
Health Aide
Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Services
Therapist-Physical, Speech, Occupational
Physician’s Assistant
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Audiologist

Mental Health Professionals:

Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatric Social Worker
Mental Health Therapist

 

CARD PP-7

TYPES OF HOSPITAL SERVICES

Hospital Stay

Emergency Room Visit

Outpatient Department Visit

 

CARD PP-8

TYPES OF OTHER MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Medical Professionals and Practitioners:

Paramedic
Health Aide
Physician’s Assistant
Midwife
Optometrist/Ophthalmologist
Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Therapist - Physical, Speech, Occupational
Audiologist
Physical Therapy or Rehabilitation Services

Medical Facility or Clinic:

Health Clinic
Walk-in Surgi-Clinic
Company or School Clinic
Infirmary
Neighborhood Health Clinic
Family Planning Center
Mental Health Facility

Mental Health Professionals:

Psychiatric Social Worker
Mental Health Therapist

 

CARD PP-9

TYPES OF HOME CARE SERVICES

Skilled Medical Care

Home care from a nurse, any type of therapist, a doctor, a social worker, or anyone else providing nursing or medical care.

Personal Care

Home care services including bathing, dressing, help getting around the house, or help with getting medication, either paid or unpaid.

Household Chore Services

Help in the home with services like cooking or cleaning either paid or unpaid.

Companionship

Services such as reading, talking, or going for a walk, a drive, or to a restaurant either paid or unpaid.

Any Other Type of Home Care

 

CARD PP-10

TYPES OF LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES

Convalescent Home

Nursing Home

Nursing Home Unit of a Hospital

Intermediate Care Facilities

Board and Care Homes

Residential Psychiatric Institution

Facility for the Intellectually Disabled

Group Homes

Long Term Place that Provides Hospice Care

Long Term Place that Provides Respite Care

Assisted Living Facilities

 

CARD PP-11

TYPES OF OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EXPENSES

Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses .....

Bought
Replaced
Paid for Repairing

Diabetic Equipment or Supplies ...

Insulin
Syringes
Test Paper
Other Diabetic Equipment or Supplies

 

CARD PP-12

Ambulance Services

Orthopedic Items

-- Corrective shoes or inserts
-- Braces
-- Crutches
-- Canes
-- Walkers
-- Wheelchairs
-- Scooters

Hearing Devices

-- Hearing aids
-- Amplifiers for a telephone
-- Adaptive speech equipment
-- Speech synthesizer

Prostheses

-- Artificial limbs

Bathroom Aids

-- Portable commodes
-- Raised toilet seats
-- Portable tub seats
-- Handrails
-- Other bathing equipment

Medical Equipment

-- Hospital beds
-- Lifts
-- Monitors
-- Special chairs
-- Oxygen
-- Bed pans
-- Adaptive feeding equipment
-- Vaporizer or nebulizer
-- Blood pressure monitor

Disposable Supplies

-- Ostomy supplies
-- Bandages
-- Dressings
-- Tape
-- Diapers
-- Catheters
-- Syringes not prescribed by a physician
-- IV supplies

Alterations/Modifications

-- Ramps
-- Handrails
-- Elevators
-- Automobile modifications

Other

 

CARD HS-1

-- Operation or Surgical Procedure

-- Treatment or Therapy, Not Including Surgery

-- Diagnostic Tests Only

-- Give Birth To a Baby - Normal or Caesarean Section (Mother)

-- To Be Born (Baby)

 

CARD ER-1

-- Diagnosis or Treatment

-- Emergency (e.g., Accident or Injury)

-- Psychotherapy or Mental Health Counseling

-- Follow-up or Post-Operative Visit

-- Immunization or Shots

-- Maternity Care (Pre/Postnatal)

 

CARD ER-2

-- Laboratory Tests

-- Sonogram or Ultrasound

-- X-Rays

-- Mammogram

-- MRI or CAT Scan

-- EKG or ECG

-- EEG

-- Vaccination

-- Anesthesia

 

CARD OP-1

-- General Checkup

-- Diagnosis or Treatment

-- Emergency (e.g., Accident or Injury)

-- Psychotherapy or Mental Health Counseling

-- Follow-up or Post-Operative Visit

-- Immunizations or Shots

-- Vision Exam

-- Maternity Care (Pre/Postnatal)

-- Well Child Exam

-- Laser Eye Surgery

 

CARD OP-2

-- Physical Therapy

-- Occupational Therapy

-- Speech Therapy

-- Chemotherapy

-- Radiation Therapy

-- Kidney Dialysis

-- IV Therapy

-- Drug or Alcohol Treatment

-- Allergy Shot

-- Psychotherapy/Counseling

-- Shots, Other Than Allergy

 

CARD OP-3

-- Laboratory Tests

-- Sonogram or Ultrasound

-- X-Rays

-- Mammogram

-- MRI or CAT Scan

-- EKG or ECG

-- EEG

-- Vaccination

-- Anesthesia

 

CARD MV-1

-- General Checkup

-- Diagnosis or Treatment

-- Emergency (e.g., Accident or Injury)

-- Psychotherapy or Mental Health Counseling

-- Follow-up or Post-Operative Visit

-- Immunizations or Shots

-- Vision Exam

-- Maternity Care (Pre/Postnatal)

-- Well Child Exam

-- Laser Eye Surgery

 

CARD MV-2

-- Physical Therapy

-- Occupational Therapy

-- Speech Therapy

-- Chemotherapy

-- Radiation Therapy

-- Kidney Dialysis

-- IV Therapy

-- Drug or Alcohol Treatment

-- Allergy Shot

-- Psychotherapy/Counseling

-- Shots, Other Than Allergy

 

CARD MV-3

-- Laboratory Tests

-- Sonogram or Ultrasound

-- X-Rays

-- Mammogram

-- MRI or CAT Scan

-- EKG or ECG

-- EEG

-- Vaccination

-- Anesthesia

-- Other Diagnostic Test

 

CARD DN-1

* DIAGNOSTIC OR PREVENTATIVE

-- General Exam, Checkup or Consultation
-- Cleaning, Prophylaxis, or Polishing
-- X-Rays, Radiographs, or Bitewings
-- Fluoride Treatment
-- Sealant (Plastic Coatings on Back Teeth)

* RESTORATIVE OR ENDODONTIC

-- Fillings
-- Inlays
-- Crowns or Caps
-- Root Canal

* PERIODONTIC (GUM TREATMENT)

-- Periodontal Scaling, Root Planing, or Gum Surgery
-- Periodontal Recall Visit (Periodic or Regular)

* ORAL SURGERY

-- Extraction, Tooth Pulled
-- Implants
-- Abscess or Infection Treatment
-- Other Oral Surgery

* PROSTHETICS

-- Fixed Bridges
-- Dentures or Removable Partial Dentures
-- Relining or Repair of Bridges or Dentures

* ORTHODONTICS

-- Orthodontia, Braces, or Retainers

* ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

-- Bonding, Whitening, or Bleaching
-- Treatment for TMD or TMJ

 

CARD HH-1

-- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

-- Companion

-- Dietitian/Nutritionist

-- Home Health/Home Care Aide

-- Hospice Worker

-- Homemaker

-- I.V. or Infusion Therapist

-- Medical Doctor

-- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

-- Nurse’s Aide

-- Occupational Therapist

-- Personal Care Attendant

-- Physical Therapist

-- Respiratory Therapist

-- Social Worker

-- Speech Therapist

 

CARD HH-2

Medical Treatments

Changing bandages, wound care, giving medication, taking blood pressure, giving shots or injections, any type of therapy, other medical treatments

Help Using Medical Equipment or Assistive Device (Examples)

Oxygen tank, wheelchair, walker, hospital bed, tub seat, special railing, special commode, other medical equipment or assistive device

Help With Daily Activities or Personal Care (Examples)

Using the telephone, paying bills, shopping, driving, housework, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, getting in or out of a bed or chair, walking, eating, other daily activities or personal care

 

CARD HH-3

Help With Daily
Activities or Personal Care
(Examples
)

Using the telephone, paying bills, shopping, driving, housework, preparing meals, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, getting in or out of a bed or chair, walking, eating, other daily activities or personal care

 

CARD CP-1

-- Paid At Time Of Visit

-- Made A Co-payment

-- Bill Sent Directly To Other Source

-- Bill Has Not Arrived

-- No Bill Sent:

-- HMO Plan
-- VA
-- Military Facility
-- Public Assistance/Medicaid/SCHIP
-- Worker’s Compensation
-- School, Employer, or Other Private Health Center/Clinic
-- Public Clinic/Health Center or Private Charity (Include Community and Migrant Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center, Indian Health Services)

-- No Charge: Telephone Call

-- Free From Provider (Professional Courtesy/Free Sample)

-- Government-Financed Research And Clinical Trials

 

CARD CN-1

-- A Motor Vehicle

-- A Gun

-- Weapon Other Than a Gun

-- A Poison or Something That Can Poison (Like Gasoline or a Cleaning Fluid or Chemical)

-- A Fire or Something Hot That Would Cause a Burn

-- A Drowning or Near-Drowning

-- A Sports Injury

-- A Fall (Exclude Falls Related to Sports)

 

CARD PC-2

-- Within the last 7 days

-- More than 7 days ago, but within last 30 days

-- More than 30 days ago

 

CARD AP-1

-- 79 pounds or less

-- 80 to 99 pounds

-- 100 to 119 pounds

-- 120 to 139 pounds

-- 140 to 159 pounds

-- 160 to 179 pounds

-- 180 to 199 pounds

-- 200 to 219 pounds

-- 220 to 239 pounds

-- 240 to 259 pounds

-- 260 to 279 pounds

-- 280 to 299 pounds

-- 300 to 319 pounds

-- 320 to 339 pounds

-- 340 to 359 pounds

-- 360 to 379 pounds

-- 380 to 399 pounds

-- 400 pounds or more

 

CARD AC-1

-- Very Difficult

-- Somewhat Difficult

-- Not Too Difficult

-- Not At All Difficult

 

CARD AC-2

-- White

-- Black/African American

-- Asian

-- Indian/Native American Alaska Native

-- Other Pacific Islander

-- Some Other Race

CARD AC-3

-- Never

-- Sometimes

-- Usually

-- Always

 

CARD AC-4

-- Couldn’t Afford Care

-- Insurance Company Wouldn’t Approve, Cover Or Pay For Care

-- Doctor Refused To Accept Family’s Insurance Plan

-- Problems Getting to Doctor’s Office

-- Different Language

-- Couldn’t Get Time Off Work

-- Didn’t Know Where To Go To Get Care

-- Was Refused Services

-- Couldn’t Get Child Care

-- Didn’t Have Time Or Took Too Long

 

CARD AC-5

-- A Big Problem

-- A Small Problem

-- Not A Problem

 

CARD OE-1

-- Hospital and Physician Benefits, Including Coverage Through an HMO

-- Dental

-- Prescription Drugs

-- Vision

-- Medicare Supplement or Medigap

-- Long-Term Care in a Nursing Home

-- Extra Cash for Hospital Stays

-- Serious Disease or Dread Disease

 

CARD PR-1

Medicare Managed Care Plans
[State Name Here]

(One for Each State)

 

CARD PR-2

Plan Names
[State Name Here]

(One for Each State)

 

CARD PR-3

-- TANF (Temporary Aid for Needy Families)

-- SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

-- WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

-- IHS (Indian Health Service)

-- Public Health Clinic

-- VA (Veterans Administration)

 

CARD HX-1

-- From a Professional Association

-- From a Small Business Group

-- From a Union

-- From a Health Insurance Purchasing Alliance

-- Directly From an Insurance Agent

-- Directly From Insurance Company

-- Directly From an HMO

-- From a Previous Employer

-- From a Previous Employer (COBRA)

 

CARD HX-2

Sample Medicare Card

Sample Medicare Card

 

CARD HX-3

Sample Medicaid Card
[State Name Here]

(One for Each State)

 

CARD HX-4

-- From a Group or Association

-- From a Health Insurance Purchasing Alliance

-- Directly Through a School

-- Directly From an Insurance Agent

-- Directly From Insurance Company

-- Directly From an HMO

-- From a Union

-- From Anyone’s Previous Employer (COBRA)

-- From Anyone’s Previous Employer (Not COBRA)

-- From Spouse’s/Deceased Spouse’s Previous Employer

-- From Some Other Employer

-- Under Plan of Someone Not Living Here

CARD HX-5

Medicare Managed Care Plans
[State Name Here]

(One for Each State)

 

CARD HX-6

State-Specific Plan Names
[State Name Here]

(One for Each State)

 

CARD HX-7

-- Hospital and Physician Benefits, Including Coverage Through an HMO

-- Dental

-- Prescription Drugs

-- Vision

-- Medicare Supplement or Medigap

-- Long-Term Care in a Nursing Home

-- Extra Cash for Hospital Stays

-- Serious Disease or Dread Disease

CARD SP-1

-- A Big Problem

-- A Small Problem

-- Not a Problem

 

CARD SP-2

0 Worst Health Plan Possible

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 Best Health Plan Possible

 

CARD IN-1

-- 1 - 2,500

-- 2,501 - 5,000

-- 5,001 - 10,000

-- 10,001 - 20,000

-- 20,001 - 30,000

-- 30,001 - 40,000

-- 40,001 - 50,000

-- 50,001 - 75,000

-- 75,001 - 100,000

-- 100,001 or more

 

CARD IN-2

-- 1 - 250

-- 251 - 500

-- 501 - 750

-- 751 - 1,000

-- 1,001 or more

 

CARD IN-2A

State-Specific TANF Program
[State Name Here]

(One for Each State)

 

CARD IN-3

-- Wages and salary

-- Farm income (or loss)

-- Business income (or loss)

-- Social Security/Railroad Retirement

-- Private, military, or government pensions

-- Interest

-- Dividends

-- Rental income (or loss)

-- Other source

 

CARD AS-1

-- 0 - 500

-- 501 - 1,000

-- 1,001 - 5,000

-- 5,001 - 10,000

-- 10,001 - 25,000

-- 25,001 - 50,000

-- 50,001 - 100,000

-- 100,001 - 250,000

-- 250,001 - 500,000

-- 500,001 - 1,000,000

-- 1,000,001 or more