Variable: BENE_MDCR_ENTLMT_RSN_CD
Beneficiary Medicare Entitlement Reason Code
Description:
The reason for a beneficiary's entitlement to Medicare.
Values
This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
| 0 | BENEFICIARY INSURED DUE TO AGE (OASI) |
| 1 | BENEFICIARY INSURED DUE TO DISABILITY |
| 2 | BENEFICIARY INSURED DUE TO END STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) |
| 3 | BENEFICIARY INSURED DUE TO DISABILITY AND CURRENT ESRD |