Variable: AGE

Age of beneficiary at end of year

Description

This is the beneficiary’s age, expressed in years and calculated as of the end of the calendar year, or, for beneficiaries that died during the year, age as of the date of death.

Comment

CCW calculates this variable.

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

• Short Name: AGE
• Long Name: BENE_AGE_AT_END_REF_YR
• Type: NUM
• Length: 3
• Source: CMS Enrollment Database (EDB) (derived)
• Value Format: Maximum age is 115