Part D Coverage Criteria - Indicator of Waiver of Part A Requirement

SAS Name
COV_CRITERIA

This variable indicates whether the requirement that Part D beneficiaries be entitled to Medicare Part A is waived. The value will indicate whether beneficiaries with only Part B entitlement may enroll in the Part D plan benefit package.

Comments

The CCW constructs the Plan Characteristics File from information submitted by Part D plan sponsors to CMS's Health Plan Management System (HPMS).

Code Code value
1 Part A/B
2 Part B Only
9 Not Applicable