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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
ENTLMT_RSN_CURR
Current reason for Medicare entitlement.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 0 | Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) |
| 1 | Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) |
| 2 | End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) |
| 3 | Both DIB and ESRD |
| 4 | Beneficiary insured due to Part B Immunosuppressive Drug (PBID) |
This variable indicates how the beneficiary currently qualifies for Medicare. The current reason for entitlement can differ from the original reason that a beneficiary qualified for Medicare (reference the ENTLMT_RSN_ORIG variable). CMS obtains this information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) record systems.
Source: CMS Common Medicare Environment (CME)