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Variable: RFRNC_YR

Reference Year

Description

This field indicates the reference year of the enrollment data.

Comment

The data files are partitioned into calendar year files.

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: RFRNC_YR
  • Long Name: BENE_ENROLLMT_REF_YR
  • Type: NUM
  • Length: 4
  • Source: CMS Enrollment Database (EDB)
  • Value Format: 1999 - current data year

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