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Variable: DUAL_MO

Months of Dual Eligibility

Description

This variable is the number of months during the year that the beneficiary was dually eligible (i.e., he/she was also eligible for Medicaid benefits).

Comment

CCW derived this variable by counting the number of months where the beneficiary had dual eligibility (DUAL_STUS_CD_XX not equal to '00' or '**'). There are different ways to classify dually eligible beneficiaries - in terms of whether he/she is enrolled in full or partial benefits. Additional information regarding various ways to identify dually enrolled populations, refer to a CCW Technical Guidance document entitled: "Options in Determining Dual Eligibles"

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: DUAL_MO
  • Long Name: DUAL_ELGBL_MOS_NUM
  • Type: CHAR
  • Length: 2
  • Source: CMS Enrollment Database (EDB) (derived)
  • Value Format: The value in this field is between '00' through '12'.

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