This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
MDCR_OREC
This variable is the original reason for Medicare entitlement
| 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 |
| Null/missing | Not Medicare enrolled |
CCW obtains this directly from the MBSF ENTLMT_RSN_ORIG variable.
The current reason for entitlement can differ from the original reason that a beneficiary qualified for Medicare (reference the MDCR_CREC variable in MMLEADS).
CMS obtains this information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) record systems.
Source: Medicare MBSF