Medicare Coverage Start Date

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This variable is contained in the following files:

SAS Name

COVSTART

This variable is the date when the beneficiary first became eligible for Medicare coverage (Part A or Part B).

Comments

Historic date of 1st Medicare coverage (may be prior to 1999, which is the earliest claim files available through CCW)
Source: CMS Common Medicare Environment (CME)