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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
ENTLMT_RSN_ORIG
Original reason for Medicare entitlement.
CMS obtains this information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) record systems.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 0 | Old age and survivor’s insurance (OASI) |
| 1 | Disability insurance benefits (DIB) |
| 2 | End-stage renal disease (ESRD |
| 3 | Both DIB and ESRD |
CMS obtains this information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) record systems.
Source: CMS Common Medicare Environment (CME)