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Variable: DRUG_CVRG_STUS_CD

Drug Coverage Status Code

Description

This field indicates whether or not the drug is covered by Medicare Part D. The Part D benefit does not cover all FDA-approved drugs. However, plan sponsors can offer an “enhanced” benefit package that covers non-Part D drugs, such as over-the-counter medications.

Comment

n/a

Values

This variable is coded, and will contain one of the following values.

Values for
Value Description
C Covered
E Supplemental drugs (reported by plans that provide Enhanced Alternative coverage)
O Over-the-counter drugs

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: DRCVSTCD
  • Long Name: DRUG_CVRG_STUS_CD
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 1
  • Source: PDE
  • Value Format:

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