Segment Region Name

SAS Name
REGION_NAME

This variable is the stand alone prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) region name in which the plan benefit package provides coverage. Applies only to stand-alone PDP's and regional Medicare.

Comments

The code number associated with this region name can be found in the variable called (REGION_CODE).

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

Source: CMS (HPMS Files)