Medicare current beneficiary survey

Alternate Titles

• National claims history dictionary elements.

Description

The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) is a continuous, multipurpose survey of a representative sample of the Medicare population, interviewed three times a year over several years to form a continuous profile of their health care experience. This first-round interview captured baseline information about the Medicare population, including their demographic characteristics, health status and functioning, insurance coverage, financial resources, and family support. Round 1 of the community interview, which questioned respondents living at home, also included a topical supplement on access to medical care, sources of medical care, and satisfaction with medical care. In addition, full-year 1991 Medicare utilization and other administrative data for the sample persons are included in this data collection. These files supply Medicare billing records for hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, home health, outpatient, and physician/supplier services.

Subjects

Series Statement

• ICPSR -- 6118

Links

• Data File