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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
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