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MEPS HC-042: 1997 Supplemental Public
Use File
March 2003 (Revised September 2003)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 427-1406
Table of Contents
A. Data Use Agreement
B. Background
1.0 Household Component
2.0 Medical Provider Component
3.0 Insurance Component
4.0 Survey Management
C. Technical and Programming Information
1.0 General Information
2.0 Data File Information
2.1 Codebook Structure
2.2 Reserved Codes
2.3 Codebook Format
2.4 Variable Naming
2.5 File 1 Contents
2.5.1 Survey Administration Variables
2.5.2 Health Insurance Variables
2.5.2.1 Managed Care Variables (MCDHMO31, MCDHMO42,
MCDHMO97, MCDMC31, MCDMC42, MCDMC97, PRVHMO31, PRVHMO42,
PRVHMO97, PRVMC31, PRVMC42, PRVMC97)
2.5.2.2 Unedited Health Insurance Variables (PREVCOVR-LIMITOT)
2.5.2.3 Health Insurance Coverage Variables (CHAMP31X-STPRAT97)
2.5.2.4 Dental Private Insurance Variables
2.5.2.5 Prescription Drug Private Insurance Variables
2.5.3 Disability Days Indicator Variables (DDNWRK31-OTHNDD53)
2.5.4 Access to Care Variables (ACCELIG2-OTHRPRO2)
2.5.5 Long Term Care (LTC) Variables (PANELRN - NUM_COND)
2.5.6 Alternative Care Utilization Variables (ALTCAR97-REFRMD97)
2.5.7 Preventive Care Variables (DENTCK97-MAMGRM97)
2.5.8 Child Care Arrangements Variables (WHRCAR97-DAYCAR97)
2.6 File 2 Contents: Outpatient Department Visit Variable
2.6.1 Visit Details (SEETLKPV)
2.7 File 3 Contents: Care Giver Variables
2.7.1 Caregiver Supplement
2.7.2 File Structure (CGVRIDX - HOWLNGMX)
D. Variable-Source CROSSWALK
Attachment 1: Sample SAS Program for Merging the LTC file with the Condition file Example
A. Data Use Agreement
Individual identifiers have been removed from the
micro-data contained in the files that are part of this Public Use Release.
Nevertheless, under sections 308 (d) and 903 (c) of the Public Health Service
Act (42 U.S.C. 242m and 42 U.S.C. 299 a-1), data collected by the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and /or the National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) may not be used for any purpose other than for the purpose for
which they were supplied; any effort to determine the identity of any reported
cases, is prohibited by law.
Therefore in accordance with the above referenced Federal Statute, it is
understood that:
No one is to use the data in this data set in any way except for statistical
reporting and analysis; and
If the identity of any person or establishment should be discovered
inadvertently, then (a) no use will be made of this knowledge, (b) The Director
Office of Management AHRQ will be advised of this incident, (c) the information
that would identify any individual or establishment will be safeguarded or
destroyed, as requested by AHRQ, and (d) no one else will be informed of the
discovered identity.
No one will attempt to link this data set with individually identifiable records
from any data sets other than the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey or the
National Health Interview Survey.
By using this data you signify your agreement to comply with the above stated
statutorily based requirements with the knowledge that deliberately making a
false statement in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or
agency of the Federal Government violates Title 18 Part 1 Chapter 47 Section
1001 and is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 or up to 5 years in prison.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality requests that users cite AHRQ and
the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey as the data source in any publications or
research based upon these data.
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B. Background
This documentation describes one in a series of public use files from the
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). The survey provides a new and extensive
data set on the use of health services and health care in the United States.
MEPS is conducted to provide nationally representative estimates of health care
use, expenditures, sources of payment, and insurance coverage for the U.S.
civilian non-institutionalized population. MEPS is cosponsored by the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (formerly the Agency for Health Care
Policy and Research (AHCPR)) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
MEPS comprises three component surveys: the Household Component (HC), the
Medical Provider Component (MPC), and the Insurance Component (IC). The HC is
the core survey, and it forms the basis for the MPC sample and part of the IC
sample. Together these surveys yield comprehensive data that provide national
estimates of the level and distribution of health care use and expenditures,
support health services research, and can be used to assess health care policy
implications.
MEPS is the third in a series of national probability surveys conducted by AHRQ
on the financing and use of medical care in the United States. The National
Medical Care Expenditure Survey (NMCES, also known as NMES-1) was conducted in
1977, the National Medical Expenditure Survey (NMES-2) in 1977. Beginning in
1996, MEPS continues this series with design enhancements and efficiencies that
provide a more current data resource to capture the changing dynamics of the
health care delivery and insurance system.
The design efficiencies incorporated into MEPS are in accordance with the
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Survey Integration Plan of June
1995, which focused on consolidating DHHS surveys, achieving cost efficiencies,
reducing respondent burden, and enhancing analytical capacities. To accommodate
these goals, new MEPS design features include linkage with the National Health
Interview Survey (NHIS), from which the sampled households for the MEPS HC are
drawn, and continuous longitudinal data collection for core survey components.
The MEPS HC augments NHIS by selecting a sample of NHIS respondents, collecting
additional data on their health care expenditures, and linking these data with
additional information collected from the respondents' medical providers,
employers, and insurance providers.
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1.0 Household Component
The MEPS HC, a nationally representative survey of the U.S. civilian
non-institutionalized population, collects medical expenditure data at both the
person and household levels. The HC collects detailed data on demographic
characteristics, health conditions, health status, use of medical care services,
charges and payments, access to care, satisfaction with care, health insurance
coverage, income, and employment.
The HC uses an overlapping panel design in which data are collected through a
preliminary contact followed by a series of five rounds of interviews over a 2½
- year period. Using computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) technology,
data on medical expenditures and use for two calendar years are collected from
each household. This series of data collection rounds is launched each year on a
new sample of households to provide overlapping panels of survey data and, when
combined with other ongoing panels, will provide continuous and current
estimates of health care expenditures.
The sample of households selected for the MEPS HC is drawn from among
respondents to the NHIS, conducted by NCHS. The NHIS provides a nationally
representative sample of the U.S. civilian non-institutionalized population,
with oversampling of Hispanics and blacks.
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2.0 Medical Provider Component
The MEPS MPC supplements and/or replaces information on medical care events
reported in the MEPS HC by contacting medical providers and pharmacies
identified by household respondents. The MPC sample includes all home health
agencies and pharmacies reported by HC respondents. Office-based physicians,
hospitals, and hospital physicians are also included in the MPC but may be
sub-sampled at various rates, depending on burden and resources, in certain
years.
Data are collected on medical and financial characteristics of medical and
pharmacy events reported by HC respondents. The MPC is conducted through
telephone interviews and record abstraction.
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3.0
Insurance Component
The MEPS IC collects data on health insurance plans obtained through
employers, unions, and other sources of private health insurance. Data obtained
in the IC include the number and types of private insurance plans offered,
benefits associated with these plans, premiums, contributions by employers and
employees, eligibility requirements, and employer characteristics.
Establishments participating in the MEPS IC are selected through four sampling
frames:
A list of employers or other insurance providers identified by MEPS HC
respondents who report having private health insurance at the Round 1 interview.
A Bureau of the Census list frame of private sector business establishments.
The Census of Governments from Bureau of the Census.
An Internal Revenue Service list of the self-employed.
To provide an integrated picture of health insurance, data collected from the
first sampling frame (employers and insurance providers) are linked back to data
provided by the MEPS HC respondents. Data from the other three sampling frames
are collected to provide annual national and State estimates of the supply of
private health insurance available to American workers and to evaluate policy
issues pertaining to health insurance.
The MEPS IC is an annual panel survey. Data are collected from the selected
organizations through a prescreening telephone interview, a mailed
questionnaire, and a telephone followup for nonrespondents.
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4.0 Survey Management
MEPS data are collected under the authority of the Public Health Service Act.
They are edited and published in accordance with the confidentiality provisions
of this act and the Privacy Act. NCHS provides consultation and technical
assistance.
As soon as data collection and editing are completed, the MEPS survey data are
released to the public in staged releases of summary reports and microdata
files. Summary reports are released as printed documents and/or electronic files
on the MEPS web site (www.meps.ahrq.gov).
All microdata files are available for download from the MEPS web site in
compressed formats (zip and self-extracting executable files.) Selected data
files are available on CD-ROM from the MEPS Clearinghouse.
For printed documents and CD-ROMs that are available through the AHRQ
Publications Clearinghouse, write or call:
AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse
Attn: (publication number)
P.O. Box 8547
Silver Spring, MD 20907
800/358-9295
410/381-3150 (callers outside the United States only)
888/586-6340 (toll-free TDD service; hearing impaired only)
Be sure to specify the AHRQ number of the document or CD-ROM you are requesting.
Additional information on MEPS is available from the MEPS project manager,
mepspd@ahrq.gov.
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C.
Technical and Programming Information
1.0
General Information
This documentation describes a series of MEPS variables that were
obtained for calendar year 1997. These data include managed care variables,
insurance status variables, disability days, long term care, access to care,
language of interview, and alternative/ preventive care variables. This data
release is intended to supplement the MEPS variables previously released for
1997. In order to use these variables, researchers will need to link them to
the 1997 Consolidated Full-year Use and Expenditure File (HC-020) which
contains all previously released 1997 person level data including
demographic and socio-economic information. Please refer to the HC-020
documentation for further information.
The following documentation offers a brief overview of the types and levels
of data provided the content and structure of the files, and programming
information. It contains the following sections:
Data File Information
Variable-Source Crosswalk (Section D)
Codebooks of all the variables included in these 1997 Supplemental Files are
provided in separate files (H42F1CB.PDF, H42F2CB.PDF, H42F3CB.PDF). The
person-level, event-level and caregiver-level variables will be in separate
files.
A database of all MEPS products released to date and a variable locator
indicating the major MEPS HC data items on public use files (including
weights) that have been released to date can be found at the following link
on the MEPS website:
www.meps.ahrq.gov/.
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2.0 Data File Information
This 1997 supplemental variable public use data set consists of one
person-level file (File 1), one event-level file (File 2), and one
caregiver-level file (File 3). Unweighted frequencies are provided for each
variable on the files. In conjunction with the weight variable (WTDPER97)
provided on MEPS HC-020: 1997 Full Year Consolidated Data File, data for these
persons can be used to make estimates for the civilian non-institutionalized U.
S. population for 1997. The records on this data release can be linked to all
other 1997 MEPS-HC public use data files by using the sample person identifier (DUPERSID).
Panel 1 cases (Panel 97=1) can be linked back to the 1996 MEPS-HC public use
data files. A longitudinal weight to facilitate Panel 1 96-97 analysis can be
found on HC-023. Panel 2 cases (Panel 97 = 2) can be linked to the 1998 MEPS-HC
public use data files. A longitudinal weight to facilitate Panel 2 97-98
analysis can be found on HC- 035.
File 2 contains a variable (SEETLKPV) which was inadvertently omitted from the
1997 Outpatient Department Visits File (HC-016 F).
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2.1
Codebook Structure
The codebook and data file sequence lists variables in the following order:
. Unique person identifiers
. Survey administration variables
. Health insurance variables
. Disability variables
. Access to care variables
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2.2
Reserved Codes
The following reserved code values are used:
|
VALUE |
DEFINITION |
|
-1 INAPPLICABLE |
Question was not asked due to skip pattern |
|
-7 REFUSED |
Question was asked and respondent refused to answer question |
|
-8 DK |
Question was asked and respondent did not know answer |
|
-9 NOT ASCERTAINED |
Interviewer did not record the data |
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2.3
Codebook Format
This codebook describes an ASCII data set and provides the following
programming identifiers for each variable:
|
IDENTIFIER |
DESCRIPTION |
|
Name |
Variable name (maximum of 8 characters) |
|
Description |
Variable descriptor (maximum 40 characters) |
|
Format |
Number of bytes |
|
Type |
Type of data: numeric (indicated by NUM) or character (indicated by
CHAR) |
|
Start |
Beginning column position of variable in record |
|
End |
Ending column position of variable in record |
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2.4 Variable Naming
In general, variable names reflect the content of the variable, with an
eight-character limitation. Edited variables end in an X, and are so noted in
the variable label. The last two characters in round-specific variables denote
the rounds of data collection, Round 3, 4, or 5 of Panel 1 and Round 1, 2, or 3
of Panel 2. Unless otherwise noted, variables that end in 97 represent status as
of December 31, 1997.
Variables contained in this delivery were derived either from the questionnaire
itself or from the CAPI. The source of each variable is identified in the
section of the documentation entitled "Section D. Variable-Source Crosswalk."
Sources for each variable are indicated in one of four ways: (1) variables
derived from CAPI or assigned in sampling are so indicated; (2) variables
derived from complex algorithms associated with re-enumeration are labeled "RE
Section"; (3) variables that are collected by one or more specific questions in
the instrument have those question numbers listed in the Source column; (4)
variables constructed from multiple questions using complex algorithms are
labeled "Constructed."
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2.5
File 1 Contents
2.5.1
Survey Administration Variables
Dwelling Units and Health Insurance Eligibility
Units
The definitions of Dwelling Units (DUs) in the MEPS Household Survey are
generally consistent with the definitions employed for the National Health
Interview Survey. The dwelling unit ID (DUID) is a five-digit random ID number
assigned after the case was sampled for MEPS. A person number (PID) uniquely
identifies each person within the dwelling unit. The variable DUPERSID is the
combination of the variables DUID and PID.
Health Insurance Eligibility Units (HIEUs) are sub-family relationship units
constructed to include adults plus those family members who would typically be
eligible for coverage under the adults' private health insurance family plans.
To construct the HIEUIDX variable which links persons into a common HIEU, we
begin with the family identification variable CPSFAMID. Working with this family
ID, we define HIEUIDX using family relationships as of the end of 1996. Persons
missing end of year relationship information are assigned to an HIEUIDX using
relationship information from the last round in which they provided such
information. HIEUs comprise adults, their spouses, and their unmarried
natural/adoptive children age 18 and under. We also include children under age
24 who are full-time students who are living with their parents in their
parents' homes; and full-time students under age 24 living away from home who
are included in the CPSFAMID. Children who do not live with their
natural/adoptive adult parents are placed in an HIEU as follows:
. Foster children always comprise a separate HIEU.
. Other unmarried children are placed in a stepparent HIEU, grandparent HIEU,
great-grandparent HIEU, or aunt/uncle HIEU.
. Children of unmarried minors are placed (along with their minor parents) in
the HIEUIDX of their adult grandparents (if possible). Married minors are placed
into separate HIEUs along with any spouses and children they might have.
. Some HIEUs are headed by unmarried minors, when there is no adult family
member present in the CPSFAMID.
HIEUs do not, in general, comprise adult (nonmarital) partnerships, because
unmarried adult partners are rarely eligible for dependent coverage under each
other's insurance. The exception to this rule is that we include adult partners
in the same HIEU if there is at least one (out-of-wedlock) child in the family
that links to both adult partners. In cases of missing or contradictory
relationship codes, HIEUs are edited by hand, with the presumption being that
the adults and children form a nuclear family.
To construct a weight for use in analysis using HIEUs:
1. Identify the HIEU head by your analytic intent, i.e. if only studying
health insurance unit with female heads of households, choose the female adult
as head of household.
2. If the weight of the HIEU head is non-zero, use the weight of the HIEU head
for all members of that HIEU; or
3. If the weight of the HIEU head is zero, delete the case.
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Language of Interview
The language of interview (INTVLANG) was recorded in
the closing section of the interview, and has the following possible values:
1 ENGLISH
2 SPANISH
3 ENGLISH & SPANISH
91 OTHER LANGUAGE
Although this question is round-specific, the responses were summarized to
the person-level variable, INTVLANG. The hierarchy used in determining the value
is as follows: 1) assign the value from the first round with a reported value
recorded for each person; 2) if one is not recorded at the person level, then
assign the first recorded value within the reporting unit (RU); 3) if one is not
available at that level, then assign the first recorded value of the dwelling
unit (DU).
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2.5.2
Health Insurance Variables
2.5.2.1 Managed Care Variables (MCDHMO31,
MCDHMO42, MCDHMO97, MCDMC31, MCDMC42, MCDMC97, PRVHMO31, PRVHMO42, PRVHMO97,
PRVMC31, PRVMC42, PRVMC97)
HMO or gatekeeper plan variables have been constructed from information on
health insurance coverage at any time in a reference period and the
characteristics of the plan. A separate set of managed care variables has been
constructed for private insurance and Medicaid coverage. The purpose of these
variables is to provide information on managed care participation during the
portion of the three rounds (i.e., reference periods) that fall within the same
calendar year.
Managed care variables for calendar year 1997 are based on responses to health
insurance questions asked during the round 3, 4, and 5 interviews of panel 1,
and the round 1, 2, and 3 interviews of panel 2. Each variable ends in "xy"
where x and y denote the interview round for panels 1 and 2, respectively. The
variables ending in "31" and "42" correspond to the first two interviews of each
panel in the calendar year. Because round 3 interviews typically overlap the
final months of one year and the beginning months of the next year, the "31"
variables for panel 1 have been restricted to the 1997 portion of the reference
period. Similarly, the panel1/round 5 and panel 2/round 3 interviews have been
restricted to the 1997 portion of these reference periods, and the corresponding
managed care variables have been given the suffix "97" (as opposed to "53") to
emphasize the restricted time frame.
Construction of the managed care variables is straightforward, but three caveats
are appropriate. First, MEPS estimates of the number of persons in HMOs are
higher than figures reported by other sources, particularly those based on HMO
industry data. The differences stem from the use of household-reported
information, which may include respondent error, to determine HMO coverage in
MEPS.
Second, the managed care questions are asked about the last plan held by a
respondent through his or her establishment even though the person could have
had a different plan through the establishment at an earlier point in the
reference period. As a result, in instances where a respondent changed his or
her establishment-related insurance, the managed care variables describe the
characteristics of the last plan held in the round.
Third, the "97" versions of the HMO and gatekeeper variables for panel 2 are
developed from round 3 variables that cover different time frames. The health
insurance variable for round 3 is restricted to the same calendar year as the
round 1 and 2 data. The round 3 variables describing plan type, on the other
hand, overlap the next calendar year. As a consequence, the round 3 managed care
variables may not describe the characteristics of the last plan held in the
calendar year if the person changed plans after the first of the year.
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MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PLANS
Persons were assigned Medicaid or State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
coverage based on their responses to the health insurance questions or through
logical editing of the survey data. The number of persons who were edited to
have Medicaid or SCHIP coverage is small, but they are comprised of two distinct
groups of individuals. The first group includes persons in Other Government
programs that were identified as being in a Medicaid HMO or gatekeeper plan that
did not require premium payment from the insured party. By definition, this
group was asked about the managed care characteristics of their insurance
coverage. The second group includes a small number of persons who did not report
public insurance, but were classified as Medicaid recipients because they
reported receiving AFDC, SSI, or WIC. The health insurance plan type questions
were not asked of this group. As a consequence, the plan type could be
determined for some, but not all, respondents who were assigned Medicaid or
SCHIP coverage through logical editing of the data.
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Medicaid HMOs
If Medicaid or Other Government program were identified as the source of
hospital/physician insurance coverage, the respondent was asked about the
characteristics of the plan. The variable MCDHMO has been set to "yes"
if the plan was identified from a list of state names or programs for Medicaid
HMOs in the area, or if an affirmative response was provided to the following
question:
- Under {{Medicaid/{STATE NAME FOR MEDICAID}/the program sponsored by a
state or local government agency which provides hospital and physician
benefits} (are/is) (READ NAME(S) FROM BELOW) signed up with an HMO, that is
a Health Maintenance Organization?
[With an HMO, you must generally receive care from HMO physicians. If
another doctor is seen, the expense is not covered unless you were referred by
the HMO, or there was a medical emergency.]
In subsequent rounds, respondents who had been previously identified as
covered by Medicaid were asked whether the name of their insurance plan had
changed since the previous interview. An affirmative response triggered the
previous set of questions about managed care (name on list of Medicaid HMOs or
signed up with an HMO).
In each round, the variable MCDHMO has five possible values:
| 1 |
The person was covered by a Medicaid HMO. |
| 2 |
The person was covered by Medicaid but the plan was not an HMO. |
| 3 |
The person was not covered by Medicaid. |
| -9 |
The person was covered by Medicaid but the plan type was not ascertained. |
| -1 |
The person was out-of-scope. |
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Medicaid Gatekeeper Plans
If the respondent did not belong to a Medicaid HMO, a third question was used
to determine whether the person was in a gatekeeper plan. The variable MCDMCxy
was set to "yes" if the person provided an affirmative response to the
following question:
- Does {{Medicaid /{STATE NAME FOR MEDICAID}} require (READ NAME(S) BELOW)
to sign up with a certain primary care doctor, group of doctors, or with a
certain clinic which they must go to for all of their routine care?
Probe: Do not include emergency care or care from a specialist to which
they were referred to.
In each round, the variable MCDMC has five possible values:
| 1 |
The person was covered by a Medicaid gatekeeper plan. |
| 2 |
The person was covered by Medicaid, but it was not a gatekeeper plan. |
| 3 |
The person was not covered by Medicaid. |
| -9 |
The person was covered by Medicaid but the plan type was not ascertained. |
| -1 |
The person was out-of-scope. |
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PRIVATE MANAGED CARE PLANS
Persons with private insurance were identified from their responses to
questions in the health insurance section of the MEPS questionnaire. In some
cases, persons were assigned private insurance as a result of comments collected
during the interview, but data editing was minimal. As a consequence, most
persons with private insurance were asked about the characteristics of their
plan, and their responses were used to identify HMO and gatekeeper plans.
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Private HMOs
Persons with private insurance were classified as being covered by an HMO if
they met any of the three following conditions:
1. The person reported that his or her insurance was purchased directly
through an HMO,
2. The person reporting private insurance coverage obtained from other sources
(such as an employer) identified the type of insurance company providing the
coverage as an HMO, or
3. The person answered "yes" to the following question:
Now I will ask you a few questions about how (POLICYHOLDER)'s insurance
through (ESTABLISHMENT) works for non-emergency care.
We are interested in knowing if (POLICYHOLDER)'s (ESTABLISHMENT) plan is an HMO,
that is, a health maintenance organization. With an HMO, you must generally
receive care from HMO physicians. For other doctors, the expense is not covered
unless you were referred by the HMO or there was a medical emergency. Is (POLICYHOLDER)'s
(INSURER NAME) an HMO?
In subsequent rounds, policyholders were asked whether the name of their
insurance plan had changed since the previous interview. An affirmative response
triggered the detailed question about managed care (i.e., was the insurer an
HMO).
Some insured persons have more than one private plan. In these cases, if the
policyholder identified any plan as an HMO, the variable PRVHMOxy was set to
"yes." If a person had multiple plans and one or more were identified as not
being an HMO and the other(s) had missing plan type information, the person
level variable was set to missing. In each round, the variable PRVHMO has five
possible values:
| 1 |
The person was covered by a private HMO. |
| 2 |
The person was covered by private insurance, but it was not an HMO. |
| 3 |
The person was not covered by private insurance. |
| -9 |
The person was covered by private insurance, but the plan type was not ascertained. |
| -1 |
The person was out-of-scope. |
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Private Gatekeeper Plans
If the respondent did not report belonging to a private HMO, a follow up
question was used to determine whether the person was in a gatekeeper plan.
The variable PRVMCxy was set to "yes" if the person provided an affirmative
response to the following question:
1. (Do/Does) (POLICYHOLDER)'S insurance plan require (POLICYHOLDER) to sign up
with a certain primary care doctor, group of doctors, or a certain clinic
which (POLICYHOLDER) must go to for all of (POLICYHOLDER)'s routine care?
Probe: Do not include emergency care or care from a specialist you were
referred to.
Some insured persons have more than one private plan. In these cases, if the
policyholder identified any plan as a gatekeeper plan, the variable PRVMCxy
was set to "yes." In each round, the variable PRVMC has five possible values:
| 1 |
The person was covered by a private gatekeeper plan. |
| 2 |
The person was covered by private insurance, but it was not a gatekeeper plan. |
| 3 |
The person was not covered by private insurance. |
| -9 |
The person was covered by private insurance, but the plan type was not ascertained. |
| -1 |
The person was out-of-scope. |
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2.5.2.2 Unedited Health Insurance Variables
(PREVCOVR-LIMITOT)
Duration of Uninsurance
If a person was identified as being without insurance as of January 1st in
the MEPS Round 1 interview, a series of follow-up questions were asked to
determine the duration of uninsurance prior to the start of the MEPS survey. If
the person said he/she was covered by insurance in the 2 years prior to the MEPS
Round 1 interview (PREVCOVR), the month, year (COVRMM, COVRYY), and type of
coverage (Employer-sponsored (WASESTB), Medicare (WASMCARE), Medicaid (WASMCAID),
CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA (WASCHAMP), VA/Military Care (WASVA), Other public (WASOTGOV,
WASAFDC,WASSSI, WASSTAT1-3, WASOTHER) or Private coverage purchased through a
group, association or insurance company (WASPRIV) was ascertained. For persons
who were covered by health insurance on January 1st, it was ascertained if they
were ever without health insurance in the previous year (NOINSBEF). The number
of weeks/months without health insurance was also ascertained (NOINSTM, NOINUNIT).
For persons who reported only non-comprehensive coverage as of January 1st, a
question was asked to determine if they had been covered by more comprehensive
coverage that paid for medical and doctors bills in the previous 2 years (MORCOVR).
If they were, the most recent month and year of coverage was ascertained (INSENDMM,
INSENDYY) as was the type of coverage (see the variable names above). Note that
these variables are unedited and have been taken directly as they were recorded
from the raw data. There may be inconsistencies with the health insurance
variables released on public use files that indicate that an individual is
uninsured in January.
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Pre-Existing Condition Exclusions/ Denial of Insurance
All individuals, regardless of their insurance status, were also asked in
Round 1 if they had ever been denied insurance (DENYINSR) and if so, due to what
conditions (DNYCANC, DNYHYPER, DNYDIAB, DNYCORON, DENYOTH). Individuals insured
in January were asked whether there were any limitations or restrictions on
their plans due to any physical or mental health condition (INSLIMIT) and if so,
which conditions caused these limitations or restrictions (LMTASTHM, LMTBACK,
LMTMIGRN, LMTCATAR, LIMITOT). Individuals under age 65 without any coverage in
January were also asked if they had ever tried to purchase health insurance (INSLOOK).
It should be noted that conditions collected in these questions were not
recorded on the condition roster.
Note: The duration of uninsurance, limitation, denial and ever looked for
insurance questions were only asked in Round 1. These variables are included on
the file only for individuals in Panel 2 since Panel 2's Round 1 occurred in
1997 but Panel 3's Round 1 occurred in 1998. Round 1 data for Panel 3 members is
contained on the 1998 Supplemental File (HC-043). The unedited health insurance
variables are included on this supplemental file to facilitate longitudinal
analysis. However, since they are not available for Panel 3, Round 3, they
cannot be used to generate national estimates for the estimation year.
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2.5.2.3 Health Insurance Coverage Variables
(CHAMP31X-STPRAT97)
Constructed and edited variables are provided that
indicate health insurance coverage at any time in a given round's reference
period as well as at the MEPS interview dates and on December 31st, 1997. Note
that for respondents who left the RU before the MEPS interview date or before
December 31st , the variables measuring coverage at the interview date or on
December 31st represent coverage at the date the person left the RU. In
addition, since Round 5 only covers the time period from the Round 4 interview
date up to December 31st , values for the December 31st variables are equivalent
to those for Round 5 variables for Panel 1 members.
The health insurance variables are constructed for the sources of health
insurance coverage collected during the MEPS interviews (Panel 1, Rounds 3
through 5 and Panel 2, Rounds 1 through 3). Note that the Medicare variables on
this file as well as the private insurance variables that indicate the
particular source of private coverage (rather than any private coverage) only
measure coverage at the interview date and on December 31st. Users should also
note that while the same general editing rules were followed for the
month-by-month health insurance variables released on other MEPS public use
files and those on this file, in a small number of cases the month-by-month
variables experienced further edits performed after the variables on this file
were completed. Since editing programs checking for consistencies between these
sets of variables developed over time, there should be fewer discrepancies in
data for calendar year 1998 and beyond than in data for the years 1996 and 1997.
In Rounds 2,3,4 and 5, insurance that was in effect at the previous round's
interview date was reviewed with the respondent. Most of the insurance variables
have been logically edited to address issues that arose during such reviews in
Rounds 2,3, 4, and 5. One edit to the private insurance variables corrects for a
problem concerning covered benefits that occurred when respondents reported a
change in any of their private health insurance plan names. Additional edits
address issues of missing data on the time period of coverage for both public
and private coverage that was either reviewed or initially reported in a given
round. For CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA coverage (CHAMP31X, CHAMP42X, CHAMP53X, CHAMP97X,
CHMAT31X, CHMAT42X, CHMAT53X, CHMAT97X), respondents who were age 65 and over
had their reported CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA coverage overturned. Additional edits,
described below, were performed on the Medicare and Medicaid variables to assign
persons to coverage from these sources. Observations that contain edits
assigning person to Medicare or Medicaid coverage can be identified by comparing
the edited and unedited versions of the Medicare and Medicaid variables.
Public sources include Medicare, CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA, Medicaid and other public
hospital/physician coverage. State-specific program participation (STAPR31,
STAPR42, STAPR53, STAPR97, STPRAT31, STPRAT42, STPRAT53, STPRAT97) in
non-comprehensive coverage was also identified but is not considered health
insurance for the purpose of this survey.
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Medicare
Medicare (MCARE31, MCARE42, MCARE53 and MCARE97) coverage was edited
(MCARE31X, MCARE42X, MCARE53X and MCARE97X) for persons age 65 or over. Within
this age group, individuals were assigned Medicare coverage if:
They answered yes to a follow-up question on whether or not they received
Social Security benefits; or
They were covered by Medicaid, other public hospital/physician coverage or
Medigap coverage: or
Their spouse was covered by Medicare.
They reported CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA coverage.
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Medicaid and Other Public Hospital/Physician Coverage
Questions about other public
hospital/physician coverage were asked in an attempt to identify Medicaid
recipients who may not have recognized their coverage as Medicaid. These
questions were asked only if a respondent did not report Medicaid directly.
Respondents reporting other public hospital/physician coverage were asked
follow-up questions to determine if their coverage was through a specific
Medicaid HMO or if it included some other managed care characteristics.
Respondents who identified managed care from either path were asked if they paid
anything for the coverage and/or if a government source paid for the coverage.
The Medicaid variables (MCAID31,
MCAID42, MCAID53, MCAID97) have been edited to include persons who paid nothing
for their other public hospital/physician insurance when such coverage was
through a Medicaid HMO or reported to include some other managed care
characteristics (MCAID31X, MCAID42X, MCAID53X, MCAID97X, MCDAT31X, MCDAT42X,
MCDAT53X, MCDAT97X).
To assist users in further
editing sources of insurance, this file contains variables constructed from the
other public hospital/physician series that measure whether:
The
respondent reported some type of managed care and paid something for the
coverage, Other Public A Insurance (OTPUBA31, OTPUBA42, OTPUBA53, OTPUBA97,
OTPAAT31, OTPAAT42, OTPAAT53, OTPAAT97 ); and
The
respondent did not report any managed care, Other Public B insurance (OTPUBB31,
OTPUBB42, OTPUBB53, OTPUBB97, OTPBAT31, OTPBAT42, OTPBAT53, OTPBAT97).
The variables for Other
Public A and B Insurance are provided only to assist in editing and should not
be used to make separate insurance estimates for these types of insurance
categories.
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Any Public Insurance
The file also includes summary measures that indicate whether or not a sample
person has any public insurance during a given round, at the interview date, or
on December 31st (PUB31X, PUB42X, PUB53X, PUB97X, PUBAT31X, PUBAT42X PUBAT53X
and PUBAT97X). Persons identified as covered by public insurance are those
reporting coverage under CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA, Medicare, Medicaid, or other public
hospital/physician programs. Persons covered only by state-specific programs
that did not provide comprehensive coverage (STAPR31, STAPR42, STAPR53, STAPR97,
STPRAT31, STPRAT42, STPRAT53, STPRAT97), for example, Maryland Kidney Disease
Program, were not considered to have public coverage when constructing the
variables PUB31X.....PUBAT97X.
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Private Insurance
Variables identifying private insurance in general (PRIV31, PRIV42, PRIV53,
PRIV97, PRIVAT31, PRIVAT42, PRIVAT53, PRIVAT97) and specific private insurance
sources [such as employer/union group insurance (PRIEU31, PRIEU42, PRIEU53,
PRIEU97); non-group (PRING31, PRING42, PRING53, PRING97); and other group
(PRIOG31, PRIOG42, PRIOG53, PRIOG97)] were constructed. Variables indicating any
private insurance coverage are available for the following time periods: at any
time in a given round, at the interview date and on December 31st. The variables
for the specific sources of private coverage are only available for coverage on
the interview dates and on December 31st. Note that these variables indicate
coverage within a source and do not distinguish between persons who are covered
on one or more than one policy within a given source. In some cases, the
policyholder was unable to characterize the source of insurance (PRIDK31,
PRIDK42, PRIDK53, PRIDK97). Covered persons are also identified when the
policyholder is living outside the RU (PROUT31, PROUT42, PROUT53, PROUT97). An
individual was considered to have private health insurance coverage if, at a
minimum, that coverage provided benefits for hospital and physician services
(including Medigap coverage). Sources of insurance with missing information
regarding the type of coverage were assumed to contain hospital/physician
coverage. Persons without private hospital/physician insurance were not counted
as privately insured.
Health insurance through a job or union (PRIEU31, PRIEU42, PRIEU53, PRIEU97) was
initially asked about in the Employment Section of the interview and later
confirmed in the Health Insurance Section. Respondents also had an opportunity
to report employer and union group insurance for the first time in the Health
Insurance Section, but this insurance was not linked to a specific job.
All insurance reported to be through a job classified as self-employed with firm
size of 1 (PRIS31, PRIS42, PRIS53, PRIS97) was initially reported in the
Employment Section and verified in the Health Insurance Section. Unlike the
other employment-related variables, self-employed-firm size 1 health insurance
could not be reported in the Health Insurance section for the first time. The
variables PRIS31, PRIS42, PRIS53, PRIS97 have been constructed to allow users to
determine if the insurance should be considered employment-related.
Private insurance that was not employment-related was reported in the Health
Insurance section only.
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Any Insurance
The file also includes summary measures that indicate whether or not a person
has any insurance in a round, at an interview date or on December 31st (INS31X,
INS42X, INS53X, INSAT31X, INSAT42X, INSAT53X, INSAT97X). Persons identified as
insured are those reporting coverage under CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA, Medicare, Medicaid
or other public hospital/physician or private hospital/physician insurance
(including Medigap plans). A person is considered uninsured if not covered by
one of these insurance sources.
Persons covered only by state-specific programs that provide non-comprehensive
coverage (STAPR31, STAPR42, STAPR53, STAPR97, STPRAT31, STPRAT42, STPRAT53,
STPRAT97), for example, Maryland Kidney Disease Program, and those without
hospital/physician benefits (for example, private insurance for dental or vision
care only, accidents or specific diseases) were not considered to be insured
when constructing the variables INS31X, INS42X, INS53X, INSAT31X, INSAT42X,
INSAT53X and INSAT97X.
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2.5.2.4 Dental Private Insurance Variables
Round specific variables (DENTIN31/42/53) are provided that indicates the
respondent was covered by a private health insurance plan that included at least
some dental coverage for each round of 1997. It should be noted that the
information was elicited from a pick-list, code all that apply, question that
asked what type of health insurance person obtained through an establishment.
The list included: hospital and physician benefits including coverage through an
HMO, Medigap coverage, vision coverage, dental, and prescription drugs. It is
possible that some dental coverage provided by hospital and physician plans was
not independently enumerated in this question. Users should also note that
persons with missing information on dental benefits for all reported private
plans and those who reported that they did not have dental coverage for one or
more plans but had missing information on other plans are coded as not having
private dental coverage. Respondents who reported dental coverage from at least
one reported private plan were coded as having private dental coverage.
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2.5.2.5 Prescription Drug Private Insurance
Variables
Round specific variables (PMEDIN31/42/53) are provided
that indicate the respondent was covered by a private health insurance plan that
included at least some prescription drug insurance coverage for each round of
1997. It should be noted that the information was elicited from a pick-list,
code all that apply, question that asked what type of health insurance a person
obtained through an establishment. The list included: hospital and physician
benefits including coverage through an HMO, Medigap coverage, vision coverage,
dental, and prescription drugs. It is possible some prescription drug coverage
provided by hospital and physician plans was not independently enumerated in
this question. Users should note that some insured persons have more than one
private plan. In these cases, if the policyholder identified any plan as having
prescription drug coverage, the prescription drug variable was set to "yes". If
a person had multiple plans and one or more were identified as not having
prescription drug coverage and the other(s) had missing values for prescription
drug coverage, the person level variable was set to missing. Those who reported
that they did not have prescription drug coverage for all private plans are
coded as not having private prescription drug coverage.
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2.5.3 Disability Days Indicator Variables
(DDNWRK31-OTHNDD53)
The disability days section of the core interview contains questions about
time lost from work or school and days spent in bed because of a physical
illness, injury, or mental or emotional problem. Data were collected on each
individual in the household. These questions were repeated in each round of
interviews; these files contains data from Rounds 3, 4, and 5 of the MEPS panel
initiated in 1996 and Rounds 1, 2, and 3 of the MEPS panel initiated in 1997,
respectively. The number at the end of the variable name (31, 42 or 53)
identifies the Rounds in which the information was collected.
The reference period for these questions is the time period between the
beginning of the panel or the previous interview date and the current interview
date. In order to establish the length of a round, analysts are referred to the
variables that indicate the beginning date and ending date of each Round (BEGREFD,
BEGREFM, BEGREFY, ENDREFD, ENDREFM, ENDREFY). Analysts should be aware that
Round 3 was conducted across both 1996 and 1997. Some data from Round 3 thus
pertains to 1997. The number of disability days in Round 3 that occurred in each
calendar year was not ascertained. If analysts want to create an indicator of
disability days for a given calendar year, some adjustment must be made to the
Round 3 data. Analysts who want to estimate disability days for a given calendar
year will need to develop an algorithm for deciding what portion of reported
disability days occurred in the year of interest and what portion occurred in
the following year.
The variables DDNWRK31, DDNWRK42 and DDNWRK53 represent the number of times the
respondent lost a half-day or more from work because of illness, injury or
mental or emotional problems during Rounds 31, 42, and 53, respectively. A
response of "no work days lost" was coded as zero; if the respondent did not
work, these variables were coded -1 (inapplicable), and for some analyses these
values may have to be recoded to zero. Respondents who were less than 16 years
old were not asked about lost workdays, and these lost workdays variables are
coded as -1 (inapplicable).
WKINBD31, WKINBD42 and WKINBD53 represent the number of work-loss days during
each round in which the respondent spent at least half of the day in bed. These
questions were asked only of persons aged 16 and over. Persons aged 15 or
younger received a code of -1 (inapplicable). If a respondent answered the
preceding work-loss question with "zero days" or "does not work", then the
corresponding WKINBD question was coded as -1 (inapplicable).
DDNSCL31, DDNSCL42 and DDNSCL53 indicate the number of times that a respondent
missed a half-day or more of school during Rounds 31, 42, or 53, respectively.
These questions were asked of persons aged 3 to 22; respondents aged less than 3
or older than 22 were not asked these questions and are coded as -1 on these
variables. In a small number of cases this was not implemented for the 1996
data. The analyst will need to implement this edit when doing longitudinal
analyses). A code of -1 also indicates that the person does not attend school.
The analyst should be aware that there was no attempt to reconcile school loss
days with the time of year (e.g., summer vacation). In order to establish time
of year, analysts are referred to the variables that indicate the beginning date
and ending date of each Round (BEGREFD, BEGREFM, BEGREFY, ENDREFD, ENDREFM,
ENDREFY).
SCLNBD31, SCLNBD42 and SCLNBD53 represent the number of school-loss days during
each round in which the individual spent at least a half-day in bed. Respondents
aged less than 3 or older than 22 did not receive these questions and are coded
as -1 on these variables (in a small number of cases this was not done for the
1996 data, the analyst will need to make this edit when doing longitudinal
analyses). If a respondent answered the preceding school-loss question with
"zero days" or "does not attend school", then the corresponding SCLNBD question
is coded as -1 (inapplicable).
DDBDYS31, DDBDYS42 and DDBDYS53 represent additional days, other than school or
work loss days, in which the respondent spent at least half a day in bed,
because of a physical illness or injury or a mental or emotional problem. These
are the only indicators of disability days for persons who do not work or go to
school. This question was not asked of children less than one year of age (coded
-1).
A final set of variables indicate if an individual took a half-day or more off
from work to care for the health problems of another individual in the family.
OTHDYS31, OTHDYS42, and OTHDYS53 indicate if a person missed work because of
someone else's illness, injury or health care needs, for example to take care of
a sick child or relative. These variables each have three possible answers: yes
-- missed work to care for another (coded 1); no did not miss work to care for
another (coded 2); or the person does not work (coded 2), based on responses to
the DDNWRK variable for the same Round. Respondents younger than 16 were not
asked these questions and are coded as -1 Again in a small number of cases this
was not done for the 1996 data, the analyst will need to implement this edit
when doing longitudinal analyses.
OTHNDD31, OTHNDD42 and OTHNDD53 indicate the number of days during each round in
which work was lost because of another's health problem. Respondents younger
than 16, those who do not work, and those who answer "no" to OTHDYS are skipped
out of OTHNDD and receive codes of -1.
For respondents with positive weights, a minimal amount of editing was performed
on these variables to preserve the skip patterns. Missing cases were not
imputed.
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2.5.4 Access to Care Variables
(ACCELIG2-OTHRPRO2)
The variables ACCELIG2 through OTHRPRO2 contain data from the Access to Care
section of the HC questionnaire, which was administered in Panel 2 Round 2 of
the MEPS HC. The access to care supplement serves a number of purposes in the
MEPS HC by gathering information on three main topic areas: whether each family
member has a usual source of health care, the characteristics of usual source of
health care providers for the family, and barriers the family has faced in
obtaining needed health care. The variable ACCELIG2 indicates whether persons
were eligible to receive the Access to Care questions. Note that the 1997 Access
to Care data is limited to Panel 2 Round 2. For Panel 1 Round 4 Access to Care
data was not collected, these records are set to -1 (n = 20,868). In subsequent
years' Access to Care data were collected from Rounds 2 and 4 within the data
reference year. The 1997 Access to Care variables cannot be used to make
full-year estimates, but can be useful in such analyses as trend analyses, or
for enhancing subgroup analyses. These variables may be of particular interest
because of the 1997 oversample of populations (such as poverty, children with
activity limitations, adults with functional limitations, high medical
expenditures cases, and the elderly) where access issues are particularly
relevant.
Family members' usual source of health care. For each individual
family member, MEPS HC ascertains whether there is a particular doctor's office,
clinic, health center, or other place that the individual usually goes to if
he/she is sick or needs advice about his/her health (HAVEUSC2). For those family
members who do not have a usual source of health care, MEPS HC ascertains the
reason(s) why (YNOUSC2 through OTHREA42). If any family members changed their
usual source of health care during the 12 months prior to the interview, MEPS HC
gathers information on the reason why this change was made (CHNGUSC2 through
YNOMORE2).
Characteristics of usual source of health care providers for the family.
For each unique usual source of care provider for a given family, MEPS HC asks
for information on the following characteristics of the usual source of care
provider:
. is the provider a medical doctor or some other type of medical provider
(followed by questions which ask either the provider's medical specialty or the
type of non-physician provider) (TYPEPER2), and is the provider hospital-based
(TYPEPLC2 and LOCATIO2);
. is the provider the person or place family members would go to for new health
problems, preventive health care, and referrals to other health professionals
(MINORPR2 through REFFRLS2);
. does the provider have office hours nights and weekends, characteristics of
the provider related to appointments and waiting time, ease of contacting a
medical person at the provider's office by telephone (OFFHOUR2 through
PHONEDI2);
. a number of quality-related characteristics of the provider, including whether
the provider generally listens to family members, asks about prescription
medications other doctors may give them, and family members' confidence in and
satisfaction with the care received from the provider (PRLISTE2 through
USCQUAL2).
Family barriers. Finally, the Access to Care supplement gathers
information on barriers to health care for the family. This includes one
question that asks if any family members have recently gone without needed
health care because the family needed money to buy food, clothing, or pay for
housing (NOCARE2). In addition, the respondent is asked to rate his/her
satisfaction with the ability of family members to obtain health care if needed
(HCNEEDS2). A series of two questions is asked to directly assess whether any
family members experienced difficulty in obtaining any type of health care,
delayed obtaining care, or did not receive health care they thought they needed
due to any of the following reasons (OBTAINH2 through OTHRPRO2):
. Financial/Insurance Problems, including couldn't afford care; insurance
company wouldn't approve, cover, or pay for care; pre-existing condition;
insurance required a referral, but couldn't get one; doctor refused to accept
family's insurance plan;
. Transportation Problems, including medical care was too far away; can't drive
or don't have car/no public transportation available; too expensive to get
there;
. Communication Problems, including hearing impairment or loss; different
language;
. Physical Problems, including hard to get into building; hard to get around
inside building; no appropriate equipment in office;
. Other Problems, including 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.
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Editing of the Access to Care Variables
Editing consisted primarily of logical editing for consistency with skip
patterns. Other editing included the construction of new variables describing
the USC provider, and recoding several "other specify" text items into
existing or new categorical values, which are described below.
Not all variables or categories that appear in the Access to Care section are
included on the file, as some small cell sizes have been suppressed to maintain
respondent confidentiality. This affects the following questions:
AC03: Category 5 was combined with 91 OTHER REASON (YNOUSC2)
AC11: Category 7 was combined with 10 OTHER NON-MD PROVIDER (TYPEPER2).
AC23: Categories 2 and 4 were combined with 91 OTHER REASON (YNOMORE2)
AC25A: Categories 9, 11, 12, 13 and 17 were combined with 91 OTHER
(MAINPRO2)
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Constructed Variables Describing the Usual Source of Care Provider
The variables PROVTYX2, TYPEPLC2, TYPEPER2 and LOCATIO2 provide information
on the type and location of the usual source of care provider. These variables
were constructed as follows, using one or more questionnaire items which are not
included on the file:
PROVTYX2 was constructed from items in the Provider Roster Section
(available as a downloadable file on the MEPS Home Page), and has the
following possible values:
1 FACILITY
2 PERSON
3 PERSON IN FACILITY PROVIDER
Question PV01, in the Provider Roster Section, asks whether the
provider is a person or a facility. For providers designated as a
person, the responses to item PV05 (which indicates if the provider is
part of a group practice or HMO) and items PV03/ PV10 (which indicate
the provider's address), were used to determine if the provider is a
"person in facility" provider (i.e., a person for whom both person and
facility characteristics are known, such as "Dr. X at Y Medical
Associates").
TYPEPER2 was constructed from responses to items AC10, AC11, AC11OV,
AC12 and AC12OV in the Access to Care Section and describes the type of
medical provider for providers indicated as person or person in facility
providers (records with PROVTYX2 = 1 (FACILITY) have a value of -1 for
TYPEPER2). TYPEPER2 has the following possible values:
1 MD- GENERAL/FAMILY PRACTICE
2 MD- INTERNAL MEDICINE
3 MD - PEDIATRICS
4 MD - OB/GYN
5 MD-SURGERY
6 MD - OTHER
7 CHIROPRACTOR
8 NURSE/NURSE PRACTITIONER
9 PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT
10 OTHER NON-MD PROVIDER
11 UNKNOWN
Note that the value 6 MD-OTHER includes doctors of osteopathy, as well as
a small number of medical doctors whose specialty is unknown.
TYPEPLC2 was constructed from responses to Access to Care items AC06 and
AC07 and describes the type of place corresponding to the usual source of
care provider with the following values:
1 HOSPITAL CLINIC OR OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT
2 PRIVATE OFFICE IN HOSPITAL
3 HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM
4 NON-HOSPITAL PLACE
TYPEPLC2 was only constructed for cases with provider type indicated as
facility or person in facility provider (records with PROVTYX2=2 (PERSON)
have a value of -1 for TYPEPLC2).
LOCATIO2 was constructed from the variables PROVTYX2 and TYPEPLC2, and
describes the location of the provider as either office based or hospital
based, and if hospital based, as either emergency room or non-emergency
room. LOCATIO2 has the following values:
1 OFFICE
2 HOSPITAL, NOT EMERGENCY ROOM
3 HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM
Note that all cases with PROVTYX2=2 (PERSON) have LOCATIO2 = 1 (OFFICE).
These 4 variables in combination describe the usual source of care provider.
For example, a group practice or clinic with no particular person named is coded
as:
PROVTYX2 = 1 FACILITY, LOCATIO2 = 1 OFFICE and TYPEPER2 = -1 INAPPLICABLE.
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Re-coding of Additional Other Specify Text Items
For Access to Care items AC03, AC04, AC08, AC09, AC21 and AC23, the other
specify text responses were reviewed and coded as an existing or new value for
the related categorical variable (for AC03, AC08, AC21 and AC23), or coded as an
existing or new "yes/no" variable (for items AC04 and AC09). The
following are the new codes or variables which were created from these other
specify text responses.
for item AC03 - this new value was constructed for the variable YNOUSC2:
10 OTHER INSURANCE RELATED REASON
for item AC04 - the new variable OTHINSR2 was constructed for
insurance-related reasons
for item AC08 - these new values were constructed for the variable
YGOTOUS2:
8 MILITARY/VA
10 INSURANCE RELATED REASON
for item AC09 - the new variable INSREAS2 was constructed for
insurance-related reasons
for item AC21 - these new values were constructed for the variable
YCHNGUS2:
8 COST-RELATED REASON
9 OTHER INSURANCE-RELATED REASON
11 NEW DOCTOR WAS REFERRED OR RECOMMENDED
12 OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OLD DOCTOR
for item AC23 - these new values were constructed for the variable
YNOMORE2:
8 COST-RELATED REASON
9 SELDOM OR NEVER SICK/NO NEED FOR DOCTOR
10 OTHER INSURANCE-RELATED REASON
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2.5.5 Long Term Care (LTC) Variables (PANELRN -
NUM_COND)
The MEPS LTC supplemental questionnaire is used to collect detailed
information on individuals who have activity or functional limitations,
hearing or vision impairments, and special equipment requirements. It
includes persons in the second round of 1997 (Round 4 of Panel 1 and Round
2 of Panel 2) who were flagged for one or more sections of the LTC
supplement based on their responses to screener questions in the health
status section of the household survey questionnaire. The health status
flags could have been set in Round 1, 2, 3 or 4 for Panel 1, and in Round
1 or 2 for Panel 2.
The LTC supplement consists of nine series of questions about functional
limitations and the use of special equipment. Each series of questions and
the associated question numbers in the LTC supplement are shown below for
persons who were eligible for some or all questions in a specific series:
| Sections of LTC Supplement |
|
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Series |
asks a full IADL battery (LC12 - LC19) for individuals who were
flagged as having an IADL limitation |
|
Memory Series |
asks questions about person's memory (LC20 - LC21) for individuals
flagged as having a cognitive limitation |
|
Child Series |
asks a series of questions about children's delays, problems in
school, and functioning (LC22 - LC29) for children flagged as having a
limitation |
|
Work Series |
asks questions about work accommodations (LC34 - LC36) if flagged as
having a relevant limitation and age 16 or older |
|
Transportation Series |
asks information about driving, limitations and reliance on other
individuals or special forms of transportation (LC37 - LC40) if flagged
as having a relevant limitation |
|
Assisted Technology Series |
asks about use of different kinds of special equipment or technology
(LC41 - LC42) if person has a relevant limitation |
|
General Series |
asks questions about the timing of the limitation and the use of
community services (LC43 - LC47) if eligible for any section of the LTC
supplement |
Eligibility for each series of questions is determined by summary variables
coded as either "1" (eligible for series) or "0" (ineligible for series). These
summary variables are based on age and responses to selected questions in the
health status section of the household questionnaire. The nine sections of the
LTC questionnaire and associated summary variables are shown below:
| Eligibility Variables for Individual Series |
|
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) series |
ADLQ=1 |
|
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) series |
IADLQ=1 |
|
Memory Series |
COGQ=1 |
|
Child Series |
CHILDQ=1 or
CHLDLT6Q=1 or CHLDGE6Q=1 or CHLD613Q=1 The last three variables determine
eligibility for questions based on age <6, =>6, or 6-13. |
|
Communication Series |
ADLQ=1 or IADLQ=1 or WHSLIMQ=1
(work/household/school limitations), or SOCLIMQ=1 (social limitations), or
COGQ=1, or HEARQ=1 (hearing limitation), or CHLDLE4Q=1 (child 4
with limitations), or SCHLATTQ=1 (child with school attendance
limitation); and
person did not respond for his or herself |
|
Work Series |
WORKQ=1 |
|
Transportation Series |
TRANSAQ=1; TRANSBQ=1 |
|
Assisted Technology Series |
ANYLTCQ=1 |
|
General Series |
GENQ=1 |
Based on the identifiers of eligibility, logical editing was performed on
variables in the LTC supplemental questionnaire. Editing was fairly minor. It
mainly consisted of editing responses to conform to questionnaire skip patterns
and consistency with the eligibility variables.
Several caveats should be noted when using this file:
. Individuals who were not in the second round of 1997 (Round 4 of Panel 1
and Round 2 of Panel 2) are not represented in this file. For example, a person
who was eligible for the LTC supplement but died before it was fielded would not
be represented in these data. As a consequence, the data can only be generalized
to individuals who were in the survey at the time that the LTC questionnaire was
asked.
. A small number of individuals who only had social limitations, but not other
limitations or impairments, did not receive the questions in the LTC supplement
that they were supposed to receive. These individuals can be identified as
having SOCONLY=1.
. Analysts interested in studying communication, work accommodations, community
services, and use of assisted technology will notice that some of the individual
variables have low usual source of health care levels (e.g., SERVSCTX). Use of
these measures will require analysts to aggregate the individual items into
summary variables.
. All medical conditions (three-digit ICD-9 codes) associated with long term
care problems and limitations of persons in the LTC supplement have been added
to the LTC file. The medical conditions were abstracted from 1996 and 1997
Medical Conditions files. More information on these conditions can be obtained
by using the encrypted condition code IDs (CONDIX1-22) to link to the MEPS
Medical Conditions files. (See Attachment 1: Sample SAS Program for Merging
the LTC File with the Condition File.)
. There are two situations in which persons on the LTC file might have
information in the Medical Conditions files even though their encrypted
condition code IDs (CONDIX1-22) have a value of minus 1. The first situation
applies to persons who did not reply to the LTC supplement, or who did reply but
no conditions were linked to the Medical Conditions files as a result. The
second situation applies to persons on the file who did reply to the LTC
supplement and had one or more conditions linking to the Medical Conditions
files. Persons in either of these situations may have conditions in the Medical
Conditions file(s) that are unrelated to their LTC limitations.
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2.5.6 Alternative
Care Utilization Variables (ALTCAR97-REFRMD97)
The variables ALTCAR97 through REFRMD97 contain data from the Alternative
Care section of the HC questionnaire, which was administered in Panel 2 Round 3
of the MEPS HC. An initial screening question (ALTCAR97) asked if each person
had received alternative or complementary care. Specifically, respondents were
shown a card listing different types of alternative care and were asked if that
person, during calendar year 1997, had for health reasons consulted someone who
provided these types of treatments. If the response was "yes," the respondent
was asked to specify which of the treatments on the list had been received.
Multiple types of service used by one person were possible. Respondents could
also specify that some other treatment, not explicitly included on the list, had
been received. This file contains a variable indicating that a respondent used a
type of alternative treatment other than that specified on the list; the file
does not contain any further information regarding the nature of this "other"
alternative treatment.
The list included the following types of alternative treatments:
acupuncture (ACUPNC97)
nutritional advice or lifestyle diets (NUTRIT97)
massage therapy (MASAGE97)
herbal remedies purchased (HERBAL97)
bio-feedback training (BIOFDB97)
training or practice of meditation, imagery, or relaxation techniques (MEDITA97)
homeopathic treatment (HOMEO97)
spiritual healing or prayer (SPIRTL97)
hypnosis (HYPNO97)
traditional medicine, such as Chinese, Ayurvedic, American Indian, etc.
(TRADIT97)
other treatment (ALTOTH97)
If a person was reported not to have used any alternative treatment during 1997
(i.e., ALTCAR97 = 2, "no"), or if the respondent refused to answer ALTCAR97, or
didn't know the answer, or if data for this question were otherwise missing,
then each variable representing a type of alternative treatment received a code
of -1 ("inapplicable"). If the person had received some type of alternative care
(i.e., ALTCAR97 =1, "yes"), then each variable representing a type of
alternative treatment received a code of 1 ("yes") if specified or a code of 2
("no") if not specified.
Those persons who had indicated receipt of alternative care were next asked to
specify the type of alternative care practitioner used. Response options
included the following:
massage therapist (MASTHE97)
acupuncturist (ACPTHE97)
physician (MDTRT97)
nurse (NURTRT97)
homeopathic or naturopathic doctor (HOMEMD97)
chiropractor (CHIRO97)
clergy, spiritualist, or channeler (CLERGY97)
herbalist (HERBTR97)
other (OTHALT97)
One person could specify multiple types of practitioners. If a person was
reported not to have used any alternative treatment during 1997 (i.e., ALTCAR97
= 2, "no"), or if the respondent refused to answer ALTCAR97, or didn't know the
answer, or if data for this question were otherwise missing, then each variable
representing a type of alternative practitioner received a code of -1
("inapplicable"). If the person had received some type of alternative care
(i.e., ALTCAR97 = 1, "yes"), then each variable representing a type of
alternative practitioner received a code of 1 ("yes") if specified or a code of
2 ("no") if not specified.
Those persons who indicated receipt of alternative care were asked whether the
use of complementary or alternative care was ever discussed with the person's
regular doctor (DSCALT97), whether the person was ever referred for alternative
care by a physician or other medical provider (REFRMD97), and whether the person
consulted the alternative physical or complementary care practitioner(s) for a
specific physical or mental health problem (ALTCSP97). As with the other
alternative care variables, responses to these questions received a code of -1
("inapplicable") if a person was reported not to have used any alternative
treatment during 1997 (i.e., ALTCAR97 = 2, "no"), or if the respondent refused
to answer ALTCAR97, or didn't know the answer, or if data for this question were
otherwise missing.
For each person who used alternative care, respondents were asked approximately
how many times in 1997 the person actually visited these types of practitioners
(ALTCVS97). Respondents provided an estimated number of visits. Respondents who
did not know the number of visits were asked to provide a range of visits (e.g.,
one time, 2-4 times, etc.); ALTCVE97 reflects their responses to this question.
As with the other alternative care variables, responses to these questions
received a code of -1 ("inapplicable") if a person was reported not to have used
any alternative treatment during 1997 (i.e., ALTCAR97 = 2, "no"), or if the
respondent refused to answer ALTCAR97, or didn't know the answer, or if data for
this question were otherwise missing.
For each person who indicated receipt of alternative care, respondents were
asked to provide an estimate of the total amount spent by the person or family
for alternative care in 1997 (ALTCRE97). For confidentiality reasons, when
necessary, ALTCRE97 was top-coded at $20,000. Respondents who did not know the
total amount spent were then asked to provide a range of the amount spent (e.g.,
$1 - $100, $101 - $500, etc.); the response to this question is reflected in the
variable ALTCRX97. If the person was reported not to have received any
alternative care during 1997 (i.e., ALTCAR97 = 2, "no"), or if the respondent
refused to answer ALTCAR97, or did not know the answer, or if data for this
question were otherwise missing, then these variables received a code of -1
("inapplicable").
Those respondents who indicated receipt of alternative care were asked whether
the person's health insurance paid for any of the alternative care (INSALT97).
Respondents who indicated that health insurance did pay for any of the person's
alternative care were asked to provide their best estimate of the percent paid
by insurance (PERINS97). As with the other alternative care variables, responses
to these questions received a code of -1 ("inapplicable") if a person was
reported not to have used any alternative treatment during 1997 (i.e., ALTCAR97
= 2, "no"), or if the respondent refused to answer ALTCAR97, or didn't know the
answer, or if data for this question were otherwise missing.
For those persons who received alternative care, respondents were asked to
provide an estimate of the total amount spent by the person or family on the
products or remedies associated with the alternative care (PRALTX97). For
confidentiality reasons, when necessary, PRALTX97 was top-coded at $3,000.
Respondents who did not know the total amount spent on such products were asked
to provide a range of the amount spent (i.e., $1 - $50, $51 - $100. etc.) This
range is reflected in the variable PRALTE97. As with the other alternative care
variables, responses to these questions received a code of -1 ("inapplicable")
if a person was reported not to have used any alternative treatment during 1997
(i.e., ALTCAR97 = 2, "no"), or if the respondent refused to answer ALTCAR97, or
didn't know the answer, or if data for this question were otherwise missing.
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2.5.7 Preventive Care Variables
(DENTCK97-MAMGRM97)
The variables DENTCK97 through MAMGRM97 contain data from the Preventive Care
section of the HC questionnaire, which was administered in Panel 2 Round 3 of
the MEPS HC. For each person, excluding decedents, a series of questions asked
primarily about receipt of preventive care or screening examinations. Questions
varied in the applicable age or gender subgroups to which they pertained. The
list of variables in this series, along with their applicable subgroup, is as
follows:
DENTCK97 frequency of dental check-ups
All ages and both genders
BLDPCK97 time since last having blood pressure taken by a doctor, nurse, or
other health professional
Age > 17; both genders
CHOLCK97 time since last checking cholesterol level
Age > 17; both genders
PHYSCL97 time since last complete physical
Age > 17; both genders
FLUSHT97 time since last flu shot
Age > 17; both genders
WRDENT97 does person wear dentures
Age > 34; both genders
LOSTEE97 has person lost all adult teeth
Age > 34; both genders
PROSEX97 time since last prostate exam
Age > 17; male only
PAPSMR97 time since last pap smear test
Age > 17; female only
BRSTEX97 time since last breast exam
Age > 17; female only
MAMGRM97 time since last mammogram
Age > 39; female only
For each of the above variables, a code of -1 ("inapplicable") was assigned if
the person was deceased, or if the person did not belong to the applicable age
or gender subgroups.
Note: For Panel 1 Round 5 Alternative Care and Preventive data was not
collected. These records set to -1 (n = 20,868). In subsequent years,
Alternative/Preventive Care was asked in Rounds 3 and 5 within the reference
year. The 1997 Alternative and Preventive Care variables cannot be used to make
full-year estimates, but may be useful for trend analysis.
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2.5.8 Child Care Arrangements Variables
(WHRCAR97-DAYCAR97)
A series of three questions (HE25A to HE25C) provides information on child
care arrangements. These questions were only asked in Round 5 (Panel 1). These
questions were asked only if the household contained children 15 years of age or
younger. DAYCAR97 indicates whether any children in the household required child
care arrangements, other than school attendance, because the child's parents
were working. If the response to DAYCAR97 was no (2), or refused (-7) or don't
know (-8), the other two questions in this set were not asked. If DAYCAR97 was
yes (1), then WHOCAR97 was asked to determine whether the child was usually
cared for by a relative or a non-relative. If the respondent answered relative
(1) or refused (-7) or don't know (-8) to WHOCAR97, then the third question was
not asked. However, if the respondent answered non-relative (2), WHRCAR97 was
asked to determine where the care was usually provided. Possible responses to
WHRCAR97 were: child's home (1); other private home (2); nursery, pre-school
(3); organized (before/after) school activities (4); day care center, not at
parent's work place (5); day care center, at parent's work place (6); parent
watches child at work (7); some other arrangement (91); refused (-7); and don't
know (-8). (If multiple children in a household were under 16 years old,
WHOCAR97 and WHRCAR97 were asked about the youngest child.)
To reflect skip patterns, WHOCAR97 and WHRCAR97 were coded "not applicable" (-1)
if the response to DAYCAR97 was no (2), refused (-7), or don't know (-8).
Responses to WHRCAR97 were coded -1 if the response to WHOCAR97 was relative
(1), refused (-7), or don't know (-8). Responses to all three questions were
coded -1 if there was no child under age 16 in the household.
Note: Child Care arrangement variables are only available for Panel 1. They
cannot be used to make full-year estimates, but may be useful in longitudinal
analysis of Panel 1 data.
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2.6 File 2 Contents: Outpatient Department Visit
Variable
This file contains a variable describing an outpatient event reported by
respondents in the Outpatient Department section of the MEPS Household
questionnaire. The following variable, which was inadvertently omitted from the
original 1997 Outpatient Department Visit file, is provided as unedited: see
(HC-016F) for complete documentation.
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2.6.1 Visit Details (SEETLKPV)
When a person reported having had a visit, it was reported whether the person
actually saw the provider in person or talked to the provider on the telephone
(SEETLKPV).
2.7 File 3 Contents: Care Giver Variables
2.7.1 Caregiver Supplement
The Caregiver (CG) supplement was designed with two main goals. For all
individuals in MEPS with certain limitations, information was collected on: 1)
care provided by other household members; and 2) individuals (outside of the
household) who could potentially provide assistance.
The CG supplement was administered in Round 4 (Panel 1) and Round 2 (Panel 2)
Individuals were eligible for the CG supplement if they met one of the following
conditions:
. had activities of daily living (ADL) limitations in the current round or a
previous round;
. had instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) limitations in the current
round or a previous round;
. had cognitive limitations in the current round or a previous round;
. was a child aged 4 or younger with activity limitations in the current round
or a previous round;
. was a child with school attendance limitations in the current round or a
previous round;
or
. had a home health event in the current round.
Individuals who met one of the conditions above were eligible for the CG
supplement (CGELIG=1).
For individuals who were eligible for the CG supplement, a series of questions
were asked about care provided by other household members (if there were other
persons in the household), including the type of care, the length of time that
care has been provided and the amount of extra time the household member
provided to the person.
For each person eligible for the CG supplement, additional information was
collected on the potential caregivers that the person could rely on for help (a
potential caregiver may not actually provide care). For each of the potential
caregivers, detailed information was collected on the characteristics of these
individuals (including age, marital status, sex, education, number of children,
number of children under age six, health status, distance from the MEPS person,
employment status and occupation, wife's employment status for married men,
whether care was actually provided, the type of care provided, the frequency of
care, and the length of a typical visit).
The set of potential caregivers for whom detailed information was collected was
determined by the age of the MEPS person.
. For MEPS persons ages 50 and older who were eligible for the CG supplement,
potential caregivers include the person's children ages 18 or older.
. For MEPS persons ages 35-49 who were eligible for the CG supplement, potential
caregivers include children ages 18 and older, brothers and sisters ages 18 and
over, and parents.
. For MEPS persons under age 35 who were eligible for the CG supplement,
potential caregivers included brothers and sisters ages 18 and older and
parents.
Although detailed information was not collected on other potential
caregivers, several additional questions were asked to determine whether there
were other potential caregivers. For eligible persons ages 50 or older,
additional information was collected on whether the person had living brothers,
sisters and parents. For persons less than 50 years old, information was
collected to determine whether the individual had living parents and living
parents-in-law. Finally, for eligible persons ages 35 or younger, information
was collected to determine whether the person had living grandparents.
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2.7.2 File Structure (CGVRIDX - HOWLNGMX)
The following ID and indicator variables are provided on the file:
- DUID, PID and DUPERSID: These contain the dwelling unit, person number and
person ID number, respectively, of the MEPS person represented on the file.
There is a total of 34,162 persons (i.e., unique values of DUPERSID)
represented on the file.
- CGVRIDX: This contains the caregiver record ID. There is one record on the
file for each unique combination of MEPS person (DUPERSID) and potential
caregiver (CGVRIDX).
- CGDUPERS: This contains the DUPERSID of the potential caregiver, if the
potential caregiver was part of the MEPS household.
- CGCOUNT: This indicates the total number of potential caregivers on the
file for the MEPS person (i.e., the person identified by DUPERSID).
The unit of analysis of the CG file is the MEPS person-potential caregiver.
For example, a person ineligible for the CG supplement will have one record on
the file (with CGCOUNT=0 and containing no potential caregiver information),
while a person with three potential caregivers will have three records on the
file (and each record will have CGCOUNT=3 and will contain information about a
different potential caregiver). Note that on records with CGCOUNT=0, the
variables CGVRIDX and CGDUPERS have a value of -1 (Inapplicable).
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Using the File
The structure of the CG file allows analysts to link these data to other 1997
MEPS files. Additional information on the individuals who are eligible for the
CG supplement can be obtained by linking the file by DUPERSID (e.g., if an
analyst were interested in the health conditions of the CG supplement-eligible
person, they could link to HC-018).
For persons identified as potential caregivers who were also part of the MEPS,
additional information can be obtained on these individuals using the variable
CGDUPERS, which is the DUPERSID of the potential caregiver.
Other Information
. The CG supplement was only administered
for eligible persons who were present in Round 4 (Panel 1) and Round 2
(Panel 2). Individuals who were deceased or no longer part of MEPS prior
to the interview are not represented in this file.
. For individuals less than 50 years old who lived with parents (PARELSEX=95),
parents were added as potential caregivers in the file, if they were not
active caregivers. No other household members, however, were added as
potential caregivers if they did not provide care. To link other
household members to the file (if an analyst wants to consider other
household members as potential caregivers) requires the analyst to link
to the other household members using the dwelling unit identifier (the
variable DUID).
. Information on potential caregivers who were part of the MEPS
household (CGDUPERS>0) were merged into the CG file to complement the
data collected for other potential caregivers through the CG supplement
so that similar information was available for all caregivers. One
exception was occupation since occupation was coded differently in the
original CG supplement and within MEPS. Analysts interested in this
variable will need to develop a common coding scheme for potential
caregivers who are part of MEPS and those potential caregivers who were
added as part of the caregiver supplement.
. A small number of cases with CGELIG=0 had valid caregiver ID
information, indicating that these individuals responded to the CG
supplement without meeting the conditions described above for
eligibility. Analysts will need to make a decision about the appropriate
way to treat these cases for their research.
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Constructed Variables Reflecting Eligibility and Response to the CG
Supplement
|
Variable |
Description |
|
CGELIG |
=1 if person is eligible for the CG supplement; 0 otherwise |
|
CGCOUNT |
Number of potential caregivers on the file for the MEPS person |
|
GETCARE |
=1 if the potential caregiver is identified as an actual caregiver; |
|
RESPNDCR |
= 1 if the MEPS eligible person answers the initial questions in the CG
supplement |
|
CGDETELG |
=1 if the eligible person has potential caregivers for whom detailed
information should be collected |
|
RESPNDCG |
=1 if the person with CGDETELG=1 actually has detailed potential
caregiver information collected |
|
MEPSCG |
=1 if the potential caregiver is from MEPS; =2 if the potential
caregiver is not from MEPS and was only added in the CG supplement; =3 if
the person has no potential caregivers (either because of ineligibility
for the CG supplement or because there are no potential caregivers for
whom detailed information is to be collected) |
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D. Variable-Source CROSSWALK
File
1:
SURVEY ADMINISTRATION VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DUID |
Dwelling Unit ID |
Assigned in Sampling |
|
PID |
Person Number |
Assigned in Sampling or by CAPI |
|
DUPERSID |
Person ID (DUID+PID) |
Assigned in Sampling |
|
HIEUIDX |
HIEU Identifier - End of 97 |
Constructed |
|
INTVLANG |
Language interview was conducted in |
Constructed |
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HEALTH INSURANCE VARIABLES
Managed Care/HMO Indicators
|
VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
MCDHMO31 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID HMO AT ANY TIME IN RD 31 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCDHMO42 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID HMO AT ANY TIME IN RD 42 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCDHMO97 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID HMO ANY TIME - 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCDMC31 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID GATEKEEPER PLAN AT ANY TIME IN RD 31 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCDMC42 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID GATEKEEPER PLAN AT ANY TIME IN RD 42 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCDMC97 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID GATEKEEPER PLAN - ANY TIME 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PRVHMO31 |
PID COV BY PRIVATE HMO AT ANY TIME IN RD 31 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PRVHMO42 |
PID COV BY PRIVATE HMO AT ANY TIME IN RD 42 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PRVHMO97 |
PID COV BY PRIVATE HMO ANY TIME -12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PRVMC31 |
PID COV BY PRIVATE GATEKEEPER PLAN AT ANY TIME IN RD 31 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PRVMC42 |
PID COV BY PRIVATE GATEKEEPER PLAN AT ANY TIME IN RD 42 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PRVMC97 |
PID COV BY PRIVATE GATEKEEPER PLAN ANY TIME -12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
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Duration of being without insurance (non-insurance)
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
PREVCOVR |
was person covered by ins in previous two years -PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX64 |
|
COVRMM |
month most recently covered-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX65 |
|
COVRYY |
year most recently covered-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX65 |
|
WASESTB |
was prev ins by employer-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASMCARE |
was prev ins by Medicare-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASMCAID |
was prev ins by Medicaid-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASCHAMP |
was prev ins by champus/champva-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASVA |
was prev ins by va/military care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASPRIV |
was prev ins by group/assoc/ins co-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASOTGOV |
was prev ins by other govt prog-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASAFDC |
was prev ins by public afdc-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASSSI |
was prev ins by ssi program-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASSTAT1 |
was prev ins by state program 1-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASSTAT2 |
was prev ins by state program 2-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASSTAT3 |
was prev ins by state program 3-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
WASOTHER |
was prev ins by some other source-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX66, HX78 |
|
NOINSBEF |
ever without health insurance in previous year -PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX70 |
|
NOINSTM |
num weeks/months without hi in previous year -PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX71 |
|
NOINUNIT |
unit for time without health insurance-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX71OV |
|
MORECOVR |
covered by more comprehensive plan in previous two years
-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX76 |
|
INSENDMM |
month most recently covered-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX77 |
|
INSENDYY |
year most recently covered-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX77 |
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Pre-existing conditions exclusions
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DENYINSR |
Person Ever Denied Insurance-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX67,HX74,HX79 |
|
DNYCANC |
Cancer Caused Insurance Denial-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX68,HX75,HX80 |
|
DNYHYPER |
Hypertension Caused Insurance Denial-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX68,HX75,HX80 |
|
DNYDIAB |
Diabetes Caused Insurance Denial-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX68,HX75,HX80 |
|
DNYCORON |
Coronary Artery Disease Caused Insurance Denial-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX68,HX75,HX80 |
|
DENYOTH |
Other Reason Caused Insurance Denial-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX68,HX75,HX80 |
|
INSLOOK |
Person Ever Looked For Insurance-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX69 |
|
INSLIMIT |
Any Limit/Restrictions On Insurance-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX72 |
|
LMTASTHM |
Condition Caused Limit: Asthma only-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX73 |
|
LMTBACK |
Condition Caused Limit: Back Problems-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX73 |
|
LMTMIGRN |
Condition Caused Limit: Migraine-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX73 |
|
LMTCATAR |
Condition Caused Limit: Cataract-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX73 |
|
LIMITOT |
Condition Caused Limit: Other-PANEL 2 ONLY |
HX73 |
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Health Insurance Coverage
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
CHAMP31X |
PID COV BY CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA - RD 31 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
CHAMP42X |
PID COV BY CHAMPUS/ CHAMPVA - RD 42 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
CHAMP53X |
PID COV BY CHAMPUS/ CHAMPVA - RD 53 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
CHAMP97X |
PID COV BY CHAMPUS/ CHAMPVA - 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
CHMAT31X |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY CHAMPUS -RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
CHMAT42X |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY CHAMPUS -RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
CHMAT53X |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY CHAMPUS -RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
CHMAT97X |
AT ANY TIME COV BY CHAMPUS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
INS31X |
PID IS INSURED - RD 31 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
INS42X |
PID IS INSURED - RD 42 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
INS53X |
PID IS INSURED - RD 53 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
INS97X |
PID IS INSURED - 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
INSAT31X |
INSURED ANY TIME IN RD31 |
Constructed |
|
INSAT42X |
INSURED ANY TIME IN RD42 |
Constructed |
|
INSAT53X |
INSURED ANY TIME IN RD53 |
Constructed |
|
INSAT97X |
INSURED ANY TIME 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
MCAID31 |
COV BY MEDICAID - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
MCAID42 |
COV BY MEDICAID - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
MCAID53 |
COV BY MEDICAID - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
MCAID97 |
PID COV BY MEDICAID - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
MCAID31X |
PID COV BY MEDICAID - RD 31 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCAID42X |
PID COV BY MEDICAID - RD 42 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCAID53X |
PID COV BY MEDICAID - RD 53 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCAID97X |
PID COV BY MEDICAID - 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCARE31 |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
MCARE42 |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
MCARE53 |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
MCARE97 |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
MCARE31X |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - RD 31 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCARE42X |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - RD 42 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCARE53X |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - RD 53 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCARE97X |
PID COV BY MEDICARE - 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
MCDAT31X |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY MEDICAID - RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
MCDAT42X |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY MEDICAID - RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
MCDAT53X |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY MEDICAID - RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
MCDAT97X |
AT ANY TIME COV BY MEDICAID - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
OTPAAT31 |
ANY TIME COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID HMO - RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
OTPAAT42 |
ANY TIME COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID HMO - RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
OTPAAT53 |
ANY TIME COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID HMO - RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
OTPAAT97 |
ANY TIME COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID HMO - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
OTPBAT31 |
ANY TIME COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO - RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
OTPBAT42 |
ANY TIME COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO -RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
OTPBAT53 |
ANY TIME COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO -RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
OTPBAT97 |
ANY TIME COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO -12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBA31 |
COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBA42 |
COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBA53 |
COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBA97 |
COV BY/PAYS OTH GOV MCAID - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBB31 |
COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBB42 |
COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBB53 |
COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
OTPUBB97 |
COV BY OTH GOV NOT MCAID HMO - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRIDK31 |
PID COV BY PRIV INS (DK PLAN)- RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIDK42 |
PID COV BY PRIV INS (DK PLAN) -RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIDK53 |
PID COV BY PRIV INS (DK PLAN) -RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIDK97 |
PID COV BY PRIV INS (DK PLAN) - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRIEU31 |
PID COV BY EMPL/UNION GRP INS- RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIEU42 |
PID COV BY EMPL/UNION GRP INS- RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIEU53 |
PID COV BY EMPL/UNION GRP INS- RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIEU97 |
PID COV BY EMPL/UNION GRP INS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRING31 |
PID COV BY NON-GROUP INS - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRING42 |
PID COV BY NON-GROUP INS - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRING53 |
PID COV BY NON-GROUP INS - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRING97 |
PID COV BY NON-GROUP INS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRIOG31 |
PID COV BY OTHER GROUP INS - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIOG42 |
PID COV BY OTHER GROUP INS- RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIOG53 |
PID COV BY OTHER GROUP INS - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIOG97 |
PID COV BY OTHER GROUP INS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRIS31 |
PID COV BY SELF-EMP-1 INS - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIS42 |
PID COV BY SELF-EMP-1 INS - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIS53 |
PID COV BY SELF-EMP-1 INS - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIS97 |
PID COV BY SELF-EMP-1 INS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRIV31 |
PID HAS PRIVATE HLTH INS - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIV42 |
PID HAS PRIVATE HLTH INS- RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIV53 |
PID HAS PRIVATE HLTH INS - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PRIV97 |
PID HAS PRIVATE HLTH INS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PRIVAT31 |
ANY TIME COV BY PRIVATE - RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
PRIVAT42 |
ANY TIME COV BY PRIVATE - RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
PRIVAT53 |
ANY TIME COV BY PRIVATE - RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
PRIVAT97 |
ANY TIME COV BY PRIVATE - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PROUT31 |
PID COV BY SOMEONE OUT OF RU - RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
PROUT42 |
PID COV BY SOMEONE OUT OF RU - RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
PROUT53 |
PID COV BY SOMEONE OUT OF RU - RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
PROUT97 |
PID COV BY SOMEONE OUT OF RU - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
PUB31X |
PID COV BY PUBLIC INS-RD 31 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PUB42X |
PID COV BY PUBLIC INS-RD 42 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PUB53X |
PID COV BY PUBLIC INS-RD 53 INT (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PUB97X |
PID COV BY PUBLIC INS - 12/31/97 (ED) |
Constructed |
|
PUBAT31X |
AT ANY TIME COV BY PUBLIC - RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
PUBAT42X |
AT ANY TIME COV BY PUBLIC - RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
PUBAT53X |
AT ANY TIME COV BY PUBLIC - RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
PUBAT97X |
AT ANY TIME COV BY PUBLIC - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
STAPR31 |
PID COV BY STATE-SPECIFIC PROG-RD 31 INT |
Constructed |
|
STAPR42 |
PID COV BY STATE-SPECIFIC PROG-RD 42 INT |
Constructed |
|
STAPR53 |
PID COV BY STATE-SPECIFIC PROG-RD 53 INT |
Constructed |
|
STAPR97 |
PID COV BY STATE-SPECIFIC PROG-12/31/97 |
Constructed |
|
STPRAT31 |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY STATE INS - RD 31 |
Constructed |
|
STPRAT42 |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY STATE INS - RD 42 |
Constructed |
|
STPRAT53 |
AT ANY TIME COVERAGE BY STATE INS - RD 53 |
Constructed |
|
STPRAT97 |
AT ANY TIME COV BY STATE INS - 12/31/97 |
Constructed |
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DENTAL PRIVATE INSURANCE VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DENTIN31 |
Dental PRIVATE Insurance - RD 31 |
HX 48, OE 10, OE 24, OE 37 |
|
DENTIN42 |
Dental PRIVATE Insurance - RD 42 |
HX 48, OE 10, OE 24, OE 37 |
|
DENTIN53 |
Dental PRIVATE Insurance - RD 53 |
HX 48, OE 10, OE 24, OE 37 |
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PMED PRIVATE INSURANCE VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
PMEDIN31 |
Prescription Drug PRIVATE Insurance - RD 31 |
HX 48, OE 10, OE 24, OE 37 |
|
PMEDIN42 |
Prescription Drug PRIVATE Insurance - RD 42 |
HX 48, OE 10, OE 24, OE 37 |
|
PMEDIN53 |
Prescription Drug PRIVATE Insurance - RD 53 |
HX 48, OE 10, OE 24, OE 37 |
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DISABILITY DAYS INDICATOR VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DDNWRK31 |
# of days missed work due to ill/injury (RD 31) |
DD 02 |
|
DDNWRK42 |
# of days missed work due to ill/injury (RD 42) |
DD 02 |
|
DDNWRK53 |
# of days missed work due to ill/injury (RD 53) |
DD 02 |
|
WKINBD31 |
# of days missed work stayed in bed (RD 31) |
DD 04 |
|
WKINBD42 |
# of days missed work stayed in bed (RD 42) |
DD 04 |
|
WKINBD53 |
# of days missed work stayed in bed (RD 53) |
DD 04 |
|
DDNSCL31 |
# of days missed school due to ill/injury (RD 31) |
DD 05 |
|
DDNSCL42 |
# of days missed work due to ill/injury (RD 42) |
DD 05 |
|
DDNSCL53 |
# of days missed work due to ill/injury (RD 53) |
DD 05 |
|
SCLNBD31 |
# of days missed school stayed in bed (RD 31) |
DD 07 |
|
SCLNBD42 |
# of days missed school stayed in bed (RD 42) |
DD 07 |
|
SCLNBD53 |
# of days missed school stayed in bed (RD 53) |
DD 07 |
|
DDBDYS31 |
# of other days spent in bed since start (RD 31) |
DD 08 |
|
DDBDYS42 |
# of other days spent in bed since start (RD 42) |
DD 08 |
|
DDBDYS53 |
# of other days spent in bed since start (RD 53) |
DD 08 |
|
OTHDYS31 |
miss any work/sch day to care for other (RD 31) |
DD 10 |
|
OTHDYS42 |
miss any work/sch day to care for other (RD 42) |
DD 10 |
|
OTHDYS53 |
miss any work/sch day to care for other (RD 53) |
DD 10 |
|
OTHNDD31 |
# of days missed work/sch care for other (RD 31) |
DD 11 |
|
OTHNDD42 |
# of days missed work/sch care for other (RD 42) |
DD 11 |
|
OTHNDD53 |
# of days missed work/sch care for other (RD 53) |
DD 11 |
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ACCESS TO CARE VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
ACCELIG2 |
Pers Eligible for Access Supplement-PANEL 2 ONLY |
Constructed |
|
HAVEUSC2 |
AC01 Does person have a Usc provider?-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC01 |
|
YNOUSC2 |
AC03 Main reason pers doesn't have a usc-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC03 |
|
NOREAS42 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: No other reasons-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
SELDSIC2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Seldom or nev sick-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
NEWAREA2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Recently moved-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
DKWHRUS2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Dk where to go-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
USCNOTA2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Usc not available-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
PERSLAN2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Language-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
DIFFPLA2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Different places-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
INSRPLA2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Just changed insur-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
MYSELF2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: No docs / treat self-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
CARECOS2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Cost of med. care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
OTHINSR2 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Ins. related reason-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
OTHREA42 |
AC04 Oth reas no usc: Other reason-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC04 |
|
TYPEPLC2 |
Usc type of place-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC06, AC07 |
|
PROVTYX2 |
Provider type-PANEL 2 ONLY |
PV01,PV03,
PV05,PV10 |
|
YGOTOUS2 |
AC08 Main reason pers goes to hosp usc-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC08 |
|
NOREAS92 |
AC09 Oth reas go to usc: No other reasons-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
LIKESUS2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Prefers/likes-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
DKELSEW2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Dk wh else to go-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
AFFORD2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Can't afford oth-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
OFFICE2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Dr. office at opd-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
AVAILTI2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Avail when time-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
CONVENI2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Convenience-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
BSTPLAC2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Best for cond-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
INSREAS2 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Insurance-related-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
OTHREA92 |
AC09 Oth reas to go to usc: Other reason-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09 |
|
GETTOUS2 |
AC09A How does persn get to usc provider-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC09A |
|
TYPEPER2 |
Usc type of provider-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC10,AC11,AC11OV,
AC12,AC12OV |
|
LOCATIO2 |
Usc location-PANEL 2 ONLY |
Constructed |
|
MINORPR2 |
AC14 Go to usc for new health problem-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC14 |
|
PREVENT2 |
AC14 Go to usc for preventve health care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC14 |
|
REFFRLS2 |
AC14 Go to usc for referrals-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC14 |
|
OFFHOUR2 |
AC15 Usc has office hrs nights/weekends-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC15 |
|
APPTWLK2 |
AC16 When see usc, have appt or walk in-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC16 |
|
APPDIFF2 |
AC17 How difficult to get appt with usc-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC17 |
|
WAITTIM2 |
AC18 With appt, how long til seen by usc-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC18 |
|
PHONEDI2 |
AC19 How difficult contact usc by phone-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC19 |
|
PRLISTE2 |
AC19A Does usc prov listen?-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC19A |
|
TREATMN2 |
AC19B Prov ask about other treatments-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC19B |
|
CONFIDN2 |
AC19C Confident in usc prov's ability?-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC19C |
|
PROVSTA2 |
AC19D How satisfied with usc staff-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC19D |
|
USCQUAL2 |
AC19E Satisfied with quality of care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC19E |
|
CHNGUSC2 |
AC20 Has anyone changed usc in last year-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC20 |
|
YCHNGUS2 |
AC21 Why did person(s) change usc-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC21 |
|
ANYUSC2 |
AC22 Has anyone had a usc in last year-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC22 |
|
YNOMORE2 |
AC23 Why don't they have a
usc anymore?-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC23 |
|
NOCARE2 |
AC24 Did anyone go w/out health care?-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC24 |
|
HCNEEDS2 |
AC24A Satisfied family can get care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC24A |
|
OBTAINH2 |
AC25 Anyone have difficulty obtain care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC25 |
|
MAINPRO2 |
AC25A Main reason experienced difficulty-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC25A |
|
NOOTHPR2 |
AC26 Difficulty: No other problems-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
NOAFFOR2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Couldn't
afford care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
ISNOPA2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Ins company won't pay-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
PREEXCO2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Pre-existing condition-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
INSRQRE2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Ins required referral-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
REFUSIN2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Dr. refused ins plan-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
DISTANC2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Distance-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
PUBTRAN2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Public transportation-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
EXPENSI2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Too expensive to get there-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
HEARPRO2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Hearing impair/loss-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
LANGBAR2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Language barrier-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
INTOBLD2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Hard to get into bldg-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
INSIDE2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Hard to get around-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
EQUIPMN2 |
AC26 Difficulty: No appropriate equip-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
OFFWORK2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Couldn't
get time off-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
DKWHERG2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Dk where to go-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
REFUSER2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Was refused services-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
CHLDCAR2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Couldn't
get child care-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
NOTIME2 |
AC26 Difficulty: No time/took too long-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
|
OTHRPRO2 |
AC26 Difficulty: Other-PANEL 2 ONLY |
AC26 |
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LONG TERM CARE (LTC) VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
PANELRN |
PANEL/ROUND INDICATOR FOR LTC DATA |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
IADLQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR IADL SERIES |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
COGQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR MEMORY SERIES |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
SOCLIMQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR SOCIAL LIMITATIONS SECTION |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
FUNCLIMQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR FUNCTIONAL LIMIT QUESTIONS |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
AIDLIMQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR AIDS/EQUIP SECTION |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
SCHOOLQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOOL LIMITATIONS SECTION |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
VISIONQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR VISION SECTION |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
ADLQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR ADL SERIES |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
HELPBATX |
EDITED RECEIVE HELP BATHING |
LC01 |
|
HANDBATX |
ED HANDS ON HELP RECEIVED BATHING |
LC02 |
|
INSTBATX |
ED INSTRUCTIONAL HELP RECEIVED BATHING |
LC02 |
|
STAYBATX |
ED STAY IN ROOM IN CASE HELP NEEDED BATH |
LC02 |
|
HELPDREX |
ED RECEIVE HELP DRESSING |
LC03 |
|
HANDDRTX |
ED HANDS ON HELP RECEIVED DRESSING |
LC04 |
|
INSTDRTX |
ED INSTRUCTIONAL HELP RECEIVED DRESSING |
LC04 |
|
STAYDRTX |
ED STAY IN RM IN CASE HELP NEED DRESSING |
LC04 |
|
HELPTLTX |
ED RECEIVE HELP TOILETING |
LC05 |
|
HANDTLTX |
ED HANDS ON HELP RECD USING TOILET |
LC06 |
|
INSTTLTX |
ED INSTRUCTIONAL HELP RECD USING TOILET |
LC06 |
|
STAYTLTX |
ED STAY IN RM IN CASE HELP NEEDED TOILET |
LC06 |
|
HELPBEDX |
ED RECEIVE HELP GETTING OUT OF BED/CHAIR |
LC07 |
|
HANDBDTX |
ED HANDS ON HELP TO GET OUT OF BED/CHAIR |
LC08 |
|
INSTBDTX |
ED INSTRUCTION/HELP GET OUT OF BED/CHAIR |
LC08 |
|
STAYBDTX |
ED STAY IN RM IF HELP NEEDED BED/CHAIR |
LC08 |
|
HELPEATX |
ED RECEIVE HELP EATING |
LC09 |
|
HANDEATX |
ED HANDS ON HELP RECEIVED EATING |
LC10 |
|
INSTEATX |
ED
INSTRUCTIONAL HELP RECEIVED EATING |
LC10 |
|
STAYEATX |
ED STAY IN ROOM IN CASE HELP NEED EAT |
LC10 |
|
HELPADLX |
ED RECEIVE HELP WITH ANY ADLS > 3 MONS |
LC11 |
|
HELPSHOX |
ED RECEIVE HELP SHOPPING |
LC12 |
|
HELPARNX |
ED RECEIVE HELP GETTING AROUND |
LC13 |
|
HELPMEAX |
ED RECEIVE HELP PREPARING MEALS |
LC14 |
|
HELPMEDX |
ED RECEIVE HELP TAKING MEDICATIONS |
LC15 |
|
HELPMONX |
ED RECEIVE HELP MANAGING MONEY |
LC16 |
|
HELPLNDX |
ED RECEIVE HELP DOING LAUNDRY |
LC17 |
|
HELPHSWX |
ED RECEIVE HELP DOING HOUSEKEEPING |
LC18 |
|
HELPIADX |
ED RECEIVE HELP WITH ANY IADLS > 3 MONS |
LC19 |
|
HEARQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR HEARING SECTION |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CHLDLE4Q |
ELIGIBLE CHILD <=4 LIMITED ACTIVIT QUEST |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
WHSLIMQ |
ELIG WORK/HOUSEHOLD/SCHOOL LIMIT QUEST |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
SCHLATTQ |
ELIGIBLE SCHOOL ATTEND LIMITED SECTION |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CHILDQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD W/ LIMIT SERIES |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CHLDLT6Q |
CHILDQ=1 AND 0<=AGE42X<6 |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CHLDGE6Q |
CHILDQ=1 AND AGE42X>=6 |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CHLD613Q |
CHILDQ=1 AND 6<=AGE42X<=13 |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
WORKQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR WORK SERIES |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
TRANSAQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR LC37/LC38 |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
TRANSBQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR LC39/LC40 |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
RATEMEMX |
ED RATE PERSON MEMORY AT PRESENT TIME |
LC20 |
|
COMPMEMX |
ED PERS MEMORY COMPARED TO 2 YRS AGO |
LC21 |
|
COGPROBX |
ED DELAYS IN COGNITIVE/MENTAL DEVELOP |
LC22 |
|
SPCHPRBX |
ED DELAYS IN SPEECH/LANGUAGE DEVELOP |
LC23 |
|
SPCDIETX |
ED FOLLOW SPECIAL DIET ORDERED BY DOC |
LC25 |
|
CHLDHLPX |
ED NEED HELP EAT/DRESS/BATH/USE TOILET |
LC26 |
|
CHLDACTX |
ED DIFF PARTICIPATING STRENUOUS ACTIVIT |
LC27 |
|
UNDINSTX |
ED PROB UNDERSTANDING SCHL INSTRUCTIONS |
LC28 |
|
PAYATTNX |
ED PROB AT SCHL UNDERSTANDING INSTR MAT |
LC28 |
|
PROBCOMX |
ED PROB AT SCHL COMMUNICATING W/TEACHER |
LC28 |
|
PROBWLKX |
ED TROUBLE WALKING BLOCKS/CLIMB STAIRS |
LC29 |
|
DIFFLANX |
ED DIFFICUL UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION |
LC30 |
|
COMMTLKX |
ED PEOPLE TALK TO COMMUNICATE |
LC31 |
|
COMMSGNX |
ED PEOPLE USE SIGN LANG TO COMMUNICATE |
LC31 |
|
COMMPRWX |
ED PEOPLE USE PRINT/WRITE TO COMMUNICAT |
LC31 |
|
COMSYMBX |
ED PEOPLE USE SYMBOL PICTURE TO COMMUNIC |
LC31 |
|
COMMGSTX |
ED PEOPLE USE GESTURES TO COMMUNICATE |
LC31 |
|
COMMOTHX |
ED PEOPLE USE OTHER WAY TO COMMUNICATE |
LC31 |
|
PERSTLKX |
ED DOES PERSON HAVE DIFFICULTY TALKING |
LC32 |
|
GESTCOMX |
ED PERSON USES GESTURES TO COMMUNICATE |
LC33 |
|
OTHRCOMX |
ED PERSON USES OTHER WAY TO COMMUNICATE |
LC33 |
|
PRNTCOMX |
ED PERSON PRINTS OR WRITES TO COMMUNICAT |
LC33 |
|
SIGNCOMX |
ED PERSON COMMUNICATE WITH SIGN LANGUAGE |
LC33 |
|
SYMBCOMX |
ED PERSON USES SYMBOLS TO COMMUNICATE |
LC33 |
|
TALKCOMX |
ED PERSON TALKS TO COMMUNICATE |
LC33 |
|
CRNTWRKX |
ED IS PERSON CURRENTLY WORKING |
LC34 |
|
ACOMRMPX |
ED EMPLOYER HAS MADE RAMP TO ACCOMMODATE |
LC35 |
|
ACOMELVX |
ED EMPLOYER MADE ELEVATOR TO ACCOMMODATE |
LC35 |
|
ACOMDSKX |
ED EMPLOYER HAS MADE RAISED DESK |
LC35 |
|
ACOMDORX |
ED EMPLOYER HAS MADE DOOR TO ACCOMMODATE |
LC35 |
|
ACOMRSTX |
ED EMPLOYER HAS MADE ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM |
LC35 |
|
ACOMVSYX |
ED ACCOMMODATE VOICE SYNTHESIZER DEVICE |
LC35 |
|
ACOMBRPX |
ED ACCOMMODATE BRAILLE, ENLARGE PRINT |
LC35 |
|
ACOMCCHX |
ED ACCOMMODATE JOB COACH |
LC35 |
|
ACMASISX |
ED ACCOMMODATE PERSONAL ASSISTANT |
LC35 |
|
ACOMPNSX |
ED ACCOMMODATE SPECIAL PENS, PENCILS |
LC35 |
|
ACOMREDX |
ED ACCOMMODATE JOB REDESIGN, OPTIONS |
LC35 |
|
ACOMHRX |
ED ACCOMMODATE MODIFIED WORK HOURS/DAY |
LC35 |
|
ACOMEQPX |
ED ACCOMMODATE OTHER EQUIPMENT |
LC35 |
|
CHNGWRKX |
ED DID PERSON CHANGE THE KIND OF WORK |
LC36 |
|
ANYLTCQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR ANY LTC QUESTIONS |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
GENQ |
ELIGIBLE FOR GENERAL SERIES |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
PRVNTDRX |
ED PROBLEM PREVENT PERS FROM DRIVING |
LC37 |
|
MODVEHX |
ED PERS USES MODIFIED VEHICLE DRIVE |
LC38 |
|
STRTLYX |
ED WHEN DID LIMITATIONS START-YEAR |
LC43 |
|
STRTLMX |
ED WHEN DID LIMITATIONS START-MONTH |
LC43 |
|
SOCONLY |
SOCIAL LIMITATION ONLY |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
PROVTRAX |
ED FAMILY/FRIENDS PROVIDE TRANSPORT |
LC39 |
|
SPECTRAX |
ED RECEIVE OTHER SPECIAL TRANSPORT |
LC40 |
|
SPECTECX |
ED USE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY |
LC41 |
|
TECHRAMX |
ED DOES PERSON USE RAILINGS, RAMPS |
LC42 |
|
TECHWALX |
ED DOES PERS USE WALKER,CANE,CRUTCHES |
LC42 |
|
TECHSHOX |
ED DOES PERSON USE ORTHOPEDIC SHOES |
LC42 |
|
TECHBRAX |
ED PERS USE BRACES FOR ARM,LEG,BACK |
LC42 |
|
TECHHANX |
ED PERSON USE ARTIFICIAL ARM,HAND ETC |
LC42 |
|
TECHRECX |
ED DOES PERSON USE REACHER |
LC42 |
|
TECHBATX |
ED DOES PERSON USE BATHING AIDS |
LC42 |
|
TECHTLTX |
ED DOES PERSON USE TOILETING AIDS |
LC42 |
|
TECHWHEX |
ED DOES PERSON USE WHEELCHAIR/SCOOTER |
LC42 |
|
TECHDREX |
ED DOES PERSON USE DRESSING AIDS |
LC42 |
|
TECHOXYX |
ED DOES PERS USE OXYGEN OR RESPIRATOR |
LC42 |
|
TECHLIFX |
ED DOES PERSON USE LIFT |
LC42 |
|
TECHDOGX |
ED DOES PERS USE GUIDE DOG ASSISTANTS |
LC42 |
|
TECHCOMX |
ED DOES PERS USE COMMUNICATION EQUIPM |
LC42 |
|
TECHOTHX |
ED OTH SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR TECHNOLOGY |
LC42 |
|
SERVDCAX |
ED PERSON USES ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES |
LC46 |
|
SERVMEAX |
ED PERSON USES MEAL ON WHEELS SERVICES |
LC46 |
|
SERVSCTX |
ED PERSON USES SENIOR CENTER SERVICES |
LC46 |
|
SERVVOCX |
ED PERS USES VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION |
LC46 |
|
SERVSPRX |
ED PERSON USES FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES |
LC46 |
|
SERVTRNX |
ED PERSON USES SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION |
LC46 |
|
SERVMGMX |
ED PERSON USES CASE MANAGEMENT |
LC46 |
|
SERVSHEX |
ED PERSON USES SHELTERED WORKSHOP |
LC46 |
|
SERVOTHX |
ED PERSON USES ANY OTHER SERVICES |
LC46 |
|
HLPRLAFX |
ED IS THE HELP RELATED TO ARMED FORCES |
LC47 |
|
BEF22YRX |
ED LIMITATIONS START BEFORE 22 YR OLD |
LC44 |
|
CONDIX1 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 1 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX2 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 2 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX3 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 3 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX4 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 4 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX5 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 5 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX6 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 6 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX7 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 7 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX8 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 8 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX9 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 9 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX10 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 10 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX11 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 11 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX12 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 12 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX13 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 13 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX14 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 14 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX15 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 15 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX16 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 16 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX17 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 17 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX18 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 18 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX19 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 19 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX20 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 20 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX21 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 21 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
CONDIX22 |
ENCRYPTED CONDITION ID 22 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX1 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 1 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX2 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 2 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX3 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 3 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX4 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 4 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX5 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 5 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX6 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 6 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX7 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 7 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX8 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 8 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX9 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 9 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX10 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 10 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX11 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 11 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX12 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 12 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX13 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 13 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX14 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 14 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX15 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 15 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX16 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 16 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX17 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 17 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX18 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 18 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX19 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 19 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX20 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 20 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX21 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 21 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
ICD9CX22 |
ED ICD-9 CODE 22 - LTC |
LC45 |
|
BEHVPROX |
ED DELAYS EMOTION/BEHAVIOR DEVELOP |
LC24 |
|
NUM_COND |
NUMBER OF CONDITIONS FOR EACH PERS - LTC |
CONSTRUCTED |
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ALTERNATIVE CARE/UTILIZATION
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
ALTCAR97 |
Any Alternative Care Use '97 - Panel 2 only |
AP01 |
|
ALTCVS97 |
Number of Visits to Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP04 |
|
ALTCVE97 |
Estimated Number of Range of Alternative Care Visits '97- Panel 2
only |
AP04A |
|
ALTCRE97 |
Estimated Total Amount Spent for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP09 |
|
ALTCRX97 |
Range of Amount Spent for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP10 |
|
INSALT97 |
Did Insurance Pay for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP11 |
|
PERINS97 |
Estimated Percent Alt Care Paid by Insurance '97- Panel 2 only |
AP11A |
|
PRALTX97 |
Total Spent on Alternative Care Remedies '97- Panel 2 only |
AP11B |
|
PRALTE97 |
Range Spent on Alternative Remedies '97- Panel 2 only |
AP11C |
|
ACUPNC97 |
Person Received Acupuncture '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
NUTRIT97 |
Person Received Nutritional Advice '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
MASAGE97 |
Person Received Massage Therapy '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
HERBAL97 |
Person Purchased Herbal Remedies '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
BIOFDB97 |
Person Received Biofeedback '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
MEDITA97 |
Person Received Meditation Training '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
HOMEO97 |
Person Received Homeopathic Therapy '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
SPIRTL97 |
Person Received Spiritual Healing '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
HYPNO97 |
Person Received Hypnosis '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
TRADIT97 |
Person Received Traditional Medicine '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
ALTOTH97 |
Person Received Other Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP02 |
|
MASTHE97 |
Person Saw Massage Therapist '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
ACPTHE97 |
Person Saw Acupuncturist '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
MDTRT97 |
Person Saw Physician for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
NURTRT97 |
Person Saw Nurse for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
HOMEMD97 |
Person Saw Homeopathic/Naturopathic Doc '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
CHIRO97 |
Person Saw Chiropractor '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
CLERGY97 |
Person Saw Clergy or Spiritualist '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
HERBTR97 |
Person Saw Herbalist '97- Panel 2 only |
AP03 |
|
OTHALT97 |
Person Saw Other Practitioner for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2
only |
AP03 |
|
ALTCSP97 |
Used Alternative Care for Specific Health Problem '97- Panel 2 only |
AP05 |
|
DSCALT97 |
Discussed Alternative Care with Regular MD '97- Panel 2 only |
AP07 |
|
REFRMD97 |
Referred by Physician for Alternative Care '97- Panel 2 only |
AP08 |
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PREVENTIVE CARE
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DENTCK97 |
Dental Checkup Frequency '97- Panel 2 only |
AP12 |
|
BLDPCK97 |
Time Since Blood Pressure Check '97- Panel 2 only |
AP15 |
|
CHOLCK97 |
Time Since Cholesterol Check '97- Panel 2 only |
AP16 |
|
PHYSCL97 |
Time Since Complete Physical '97- Panel 2 only |
AP17 |
|
FLUSHT97 |
Time Since Flu Shot '97- Panel 2 only |
AP18 |
|
WRDENT97 |
Person Wears Dentures '97- Panel 2 only |
AP18A |
|
LOSTEE97 |
Person Lost All Adult Teeth '97- Panel 2 only |
AP18B |
|
PROSEX97 |
Time Since Prostate Exam '97- Panel 2 only |
AP19 |
|
PAPSMR97 |
Time Since Pap Smear '97- Panel 2 only |
AP20 |
|
BRSTEX97 |
Time Since Breast Exam '97- Panel 2 only |
AP21 |
|
MAMGRM97 |
Time Since Mammogram '97- Panel 2 only |
AP22 |
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CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENTS
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
WHRCAR97 |
Where was Child Care Provided '97- Panel 1 only |
HE25C |
|
WHOCAR97 |
Who Provided Child Care '97- Panel 1 only |
HE25B |
|
DAYCAR97 |
Child Care Arrangements Required '97- Panel 1 only |
HE25A |
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File 2:
SURVEY ADMINISTRATION AND ID VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DUID |
Dwelling unit ID |
Assigned in sampling |
|
PID |
Person number |
Assigned in sampling |
|
DUPERSID |
person ID (DUID + PID) |
Assigned in sampling |
|
EVNTIDX |
EVNT ID:DUPERSID + Event number |
CAPI Derived |
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OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT VISIT VARIABLE
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
SEETLKPV |
Did patient visit provider in person or telephone |
OP02 |
File 3:
SURVEY ADMINISTRATION AND ID VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
DUID |
Dwelling unit ID |
ASSIGNED IN SAMPLING |
|
PID |
Person number |
ASSIGNED IN SAMPLING |
|
DUPERSID |
person ID (DUID + PID) |
ASSIGNED IN SAMPLING |
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CARE GIVER (CG) VARIABLES
| VARIABLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SOURCE |
|
CGVRIDX |
DUPERSID RECORD ID (DUID + RU ID + COUNTER) |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CGDUPERS |
DUPERSID OF POTENTIAL CAREGIVER IF MEPS |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
PANELRN |
PANEL/ROUND INDICATOR FOR CG DATA |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
AGE42X |
AGE-R4/2 (EDITED/IMPUTED) |
constructed |
|
CGCOUNT |
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CAREGIVERS ON FILE FOR EACH MEPS
PERSON |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
GETCARE |
1 IF POTENTIAL CG IS ACTUAL CG; 0 OTHERWISE |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CGELIG |
1 IF PERSON IS ELIGIBLE FOR CG SUPPL; 0 OTHERWISE |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
RESPNDCR |
1 IF PERSON ANSWERED 1ST SECT OF CG SUPP; 0
OTHERWISE |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CGDETELG |
ELIGIBILITY FOR CAREGIVER DETAIL QUESTIONS |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
RESPNDCG |
1 IF PERSON RESPONDED TO CG DETAIL QUESTIONS |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
CREATEQ |
QUESTION NO. WHERE POTENTIAL CG ADDED |
CG02, CG09, CG15, CG17, CG19 |
|
MEPSCG |
STATUS OF POTENTIAL CAREGIVER |
CONSTRUCTED |
|
MEMHLPX |
ED PID RECEIVE HELP FROM RU MEMBER |
CG01 |
|
MEMBMVEX |
ED DID ANYONE MOVE TO ENABLE CARE |
CG03 |
|
MOVECARX |
ED PERSON MOVED TO RECEIVE CARE |
CG04 |
|
MOVEDX |
ED PERSON MOVED TO GIVE CARE |
CG04 |
|
HLPMDTRX |
ED CR14 & CG05 HELP PERS W/MEDICAL TREATMENT |
CG05, CR14 |
|
HLPDLACX |
ED CR14 & CG05 HELP PERS W/DAILY ACTIVITIES |
CG05, CR14 |
|
HLPPCARX |
ED CR14 & CG05 HELP PERS W/PERSONAL CARE |
CG05, CR14 |
|
HLPOTHX |
ED CR14 & CG05 HELP WITH OTHER ACTIVITY |
CG05, CR14 |
|
CGVRTIMX |
ED LENGTH OF TIME PERSON RECEIVED HELP |
CG06 |
|
CGHRSWX |
ED EXTRA HOURS PER WEEK SPENT HELPING |
CG07 |
|
OLDRCHLX |
ED PID HAVE CHILDREN >=18 YRS OLD |
CG08, CG14 |
|
NUMSISX |
ED PID NUMBER OF LIVING SISTERS |
CG10 |
|
NUMBROX |
ED PIDNUMBER OF LIVING BROTHERS |
CG11 |
|
MOTHLVGX |
ED PID MOTHER LIVING |
CG12 |
|
FATHLVGX |
ED PID FATHER LIVING |
CG13 |
|
OLDRSIBX |
ED PID HAVE BROS/SISTERS >=18 YRS OLD |
CG16 |
|
PARELSEX |
ED PID HAVE MOTH/FATH LIVING ELSEWHERE |
CG18 |
|
MLLVGX |
ED PID MOTHER-IN-LAW LIVING |
CG20 |
|
FLLVGX |
ED PID FATHER-IN-LAW LIVING |
CG21 |
|
NUMGRPRX |
ED PID NUMBER OF LIVING GRANDPARENTS |
CG22 |
|
CAREAGEX |
ED POTENTIAL CG AGE |
CR01 |
|
CGAGERGX |
ED POTENTIAL CG AGE RANGE |
CR02 |
|
CAREMRDX |
ED POTENTIAL CG MARITAL STATUS |
CR03 |
|
CARESEXX |
ED POTENTIAL CG SEX |
CR04 |
|
CARESCHX |
ED POTENTIAL CG EDUCATION |
CR05 |
|
CARECHLX |
ED POTENTIAL CG NUMBER OF CHILDREN |
CR06 |
|
CHLDUN6X |
ED POTENTIAL CG NUMBER OF CHILDREN < 6 |
CR07 |
|
CAREHTHX |
ED POTENTIAL CG HEALTH |
CR08 |
|
CARELIVX |
ED POTENTIAL CG DISTANCE FROM PID |
CR09 |
|
WRKFPX |
ED POTENTIAL CG EMPLOYMENT STATUS |
CR10 |
|
CRMNJBX |
ED POTENTIAL CG MAIN JOB / OCCUPATION |
CR11 |
|
WFEWKFPX |
ED POTENTIAL CG WIFE'S EMPLOYMENT STATUS |
CR12 |
|
CAREASTX |
ED DID POTENTIAL CG HELP OR ASSIST PERSON |
CR13 |
|
WEEKHLPX |
ED CAREGIVER COME EVERY WEEK/SOME WEEKS |
CR15 |
|
DAYPRWKX |
ED HOW MANY DAYS PER WEEK CAREGIVER COMES |
CR16 |
|
DAYPMOX |
ED HOW MANY DAYS PER MONTH CAREGIVER COMES |
CR17 |
|
HOWLNGHX |
ED HOW LONG DID EACH VISIT LAST (HOURS) |
CR18 |
|
HOWLNGMX |
ED HOW LONG DID EACH VISIT LAST (MINUTES) |
CR18 |
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Attachment 1:
Sample SAS Program for Merging the LTC file with the Condition
File
/* Convert the LTC person level file into a person-condition level file
CONDIDS. It only contains persons with valid condition IDs and only has two
variables: person ID DUPERSID and condition ID CONDIDX. */
DATA CONDIDS (KEEP=DUPERSID CONDIDX);
SET INOUT.LTC38 (KEEP=DUPERSID CONDIX1-CONDIX22);
ARRAY CONDID(22) CONDIX1-CONDIX22;
DO I = 1 TO 22;
CONDIDX=CONDID(I);
IF CONDIDX NE '-1' THEN OUTPUT;
END;
RUN;
/* Sort the person-condition level file CONDIDS by CONDIDX */
PROC
SORT DATA=CONDIDS;
BY CONDIDX;
RUN;
/* Sort the condition file COND by CONDIDX */
PROC
SORT DATA=COND (KEEP=CONDIDX ICD9 CCCODEX) OUT=CONDS;
BY CONDIDX;
RUN;
/* Merge the ICD-9 codes and CCCODEX codes from the condition file
to the person-condition level LTC file */
DATA
CONDITION (DROP=CONDIDX);
MERGE CONDIDS (IN=A) CONDS;
BY CONDIDX;
IF A;
RUN;
/* Convert the person-condition level LTC file containing the CCCODEX codes
of persons with valid condition IDs back to a person level file
and merge it back to the original person level LTC file */
PROC
SORT DATA=CONDITION;
BY DUPERSID;
RUN;
DATA CONVET (KEEP=DUPERSID CCCODEX1-CCCODEX22);
SET CONDITION;
BY DUPERSID;
ARRAY CCCODEXS(22) $3 CCCODEX1-CCCODEX22;
RETAIN ICD9X1-ICD9X22 CCCODEX1-CCCODEX22;
IF FIRST.DUPERSID THEN
DO;
J = 0;
DO I = 1 TO 22;
CCCODEXS(I) = ' ';
END;
END;
J + 1;
CCCODEXS(J) = CCCODEX;
IF LAST.DUPERSID;
RUN;
PROC SORT DATA=INOUT.LTC38 OUT=LTC38;
BY DUPERSID;
RUN;
DATA INOUT.LTC39;
MERGE LTC38 (IN=A) CONVET;
BY DUPERSID;
IF A;
RUN;
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