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Section N: HEALTH SERVICES AND INSURANCE  (Respondent)

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HHID                HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 6   Decimals: 0

         .................................................................................
          1330           010075-502745.  Household Identification Number


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PN                  RESPONDENT PERSON IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0

         .................................................................................
           850         010.  Person Identifier
            18         011.  Person Identifier
             1         012.  Person Identifier
           358         020.  Person Identifier
             7         021.  Person Identifier
            37         030.  Person Identifier
             2         031.  Person Identifier
            54         040.  Person Identifier
             3         041.  Person Identifier


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VSUBHH              2008 SUB HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         .................................................................................
          1291           3.  1st deceased respondent from a household
            39           4.  2nd deceased respondent from a household


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KSUBHH              2006 SUB HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         .................................................................................
          1272           0.  Original sample household - no split from divorce or
                             separation of spouses or partners
            25           1.  Split household - one half of couple from SUBHH 0 and new
                             spouse or partner, if any
            29           2.  Split household - one half of couple from SUBHH 0 and new
                             spouse or partner, if any
             1           3.  1st deceased respondent from a household
                         5.  Split household - one half of couple from SUBHH 1 or 2
                         6.  Split household - one half of couple from SUBHH 1 or 2
             3           7.  Reunited household - respondents from split household
                             reunite


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VPN_SP              2008 SPOUSE/PARTNER PERSON NUMBER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0

         .................................................................................
           196         010.  Person Identifier
           595         011.  Person Identifier
             8         012.  Person Identifier
             2         013.  Person Identifier
           231         020.  Person Identifier
           155         021.  Person Identifier
            30         030.  Person Identifier
             7         031.  Person Identifier
             1         032.  Person Identifier
            32         040.  Person Identifier
            15         041.  Person Identifier
             7         811.  New Spouse of Non-Original Respondent
             3         812.  New Spouse of Non-Original Respondent
             1         821.  New Spouse of Non-Original Respondent
             1         822.  New Spouse of Non-Original Respondent
             1         832.  New Spouse of Non-Original Respondent
             1         841.  New Spouse of Non-Original Respondent
            44       Blank.  R not coupled


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VN001               MEDICARE COVERAGE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N001_

         [F1]--help
         
         The next questions are about health insurance, both public and private. Medicare
         is a public health insurance program for people 65 or older and for disabled
         persons. (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) is a public health insurance program
         for people with low incomes.
         
         Was [R's FIRST NAME] covered by Medicare health insurance at the time of
         [her/his] death?

         .................................................................................
          1182           1.  YES
           114           5.  NO
            33           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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VN002M1             WHY NOT MEDICARE COVERED-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N002_

         Why was that?
         
         IF R WAS MORE THAN 65 WHEN S/HE DIED (A019 ge 65):
         [IWER: R WAS AGE  R’s AGE (per A019),  SO PROBE WHY R WAS NOT COVERED BY
         MEDICARE]
         
         IF R WAS 65 OR LESS WHEN S/HE DIED (A019 < 65):
         [IWER: R WAS AGE  R’s AGE (per A019),  SO PROBE WHY R WAS COVERED BY MEDICARE]

         .................................................................................
            25           1.  R is disabled; R is on disability; Spouse on disability; R
                             is on Social Security disability or SSI
             8           2.  R has a specific medical problem. (E.g. If R says; 'Disabled
                             due to medical condition,' code it as 02, not 01)
             1           3.  R has Medicare-NFS
                         4.  R mentions has Part A and Part B of Medicare
                         5.  R mentions has Part A of Medicare; the first half of
                             Medicare
                         6.  R mentions has Part B of Medicare; the second half of
                             Medicare
                         7.  R mentions a Medicare card or the mechanics of using it
                         8.  R receives Medicare through a deceased spouse
                         9.  R mentions his/her age in conjunction with having Medicare;
                             R has had Medicare since a certain age; R got Medicare
                             'early'
                        10.  R pays into Medicare, but doesn't use it; R has Medicare,
                             but chooses not to use it
                        50.  R never applied for Medicare or invested in it-NFS
                        51.  R didn't work long enough to qualify for Medicare; R didn't
                             work enough quarters; R's spouse didn't work enough quarters
                             to qualify
                        52.  R is still working (If R mentions other insurance coverage
                             through his/her employment, code the appropriate insurance
                             code only)
                        53.  R never qualified for Medicare in his/her employment; R was
                             in the military/a federal employee/a postal worker etc.; R
                             doesn't get Social Security or Medicaid
                        54.  R used to have Medicare-NFS; R had Medicare, but not now; R
                             dropped it
                        55.  Medicare charges too much; Medicare too expensive for what
                             you receive
                        56.  R will be on Medicare in the future; R not old enough to
                             qualify at present; R in the process of getting Medicare
                        57.  R had Medicare through a deceased spouse and R no longer
                             receives it
                        58.  R's spouse only receives Medicare
                        59.  R is not familiar with Medicare; confusion about eligibility
                        70.  R has other medical insurance/coverage-NFS
             1          71.  R has veteran's coverage or insurance; 'I'm covered by the
                             VA'; covered under TriCare or Champus
                        72.  R has federal employee/Postal Service insurance
                        73.  R has private insurance; e.g. Cigna, Kaiser, Blue Cross/Blue
                             Shield
                        74.  R is covered by Medicaid
                        75.  R's spouse's medical insurance covers R
                        76.  R covered under company health plan or health insurance; R
                             covered under former employer's health plan or health
                             insurance
                        90.  R mentions income level/group, home ownership, an economic
                             factor
                        91.  R mentions Social Security; e.g. 'I have Social Security,'
                             (Note that all mentions of SSI or disability go under codes
                             01 or 02)
                        92.  R is not a U.S. citizen; R is an illegal alien; R lives
                             outside the USA
                        93.  R doesn't need it - NFS
                        94.  R "used it up"
                        95.  R disputes age calculation
             1          97.  Other
                        98.  DK (don't know); NA (not ascertained)
                        99.  RF (refused)
          1294       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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VN002M2             WHY NOT MEDICARE COVERED-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N002_

         Why was that?
         
         IF R WAS MORE THAN 65 WHEN S/HE DIED (A019 ge 65):
         [IWER: R WAS AGE  R’s AGE (per A019),  SO PROBE WHY R WAS NOT COVERED BY
         MEDICARE]
         
         IF R WAS 65 OR LESS WHEN S/HE DIED (A019 < 65):
         [IWER: R WAS AGE  R’s AGE (per A019),  SO PROBE WHY R WAS COVERED BY MEDICARE]

         .................................................................................
                         1.  R is disabled; R is on disability; Spouse on disability; R
                             is on Social Security disability or SSI
                         2.  R has a specific medical problem. (E.g. If R says; 'Disabled
                             due to medical condition,' code it as 02, not 01)
                         3.  R has Medicare-NFS
                         4.  R mentions has Part A and Part B of Medicare
                         5.  R mentions has Part A of Medicare; the first half of
                             Medicare
                         6.  R mentions has Part B of Medicare; the second half of
                             Medicare
                         7.  R mentions a Medicare card or the mechanics of using it
                         8.  R receives Medicare through a deceased spouse
                         9.  R mentions his/her age in conjunction with having Medicare;
                             R has had Medicare since a certain age; R got Medicare
                             'early'
                        10.  R pays into Medicare, but doesn't use it; R has Medicare,
                             but chooses not to use it
                        50.  R never applied for Medicare or invested in it-NFS
                        51.  R didn't work long enough to qualify for Medicare; R didn't
                             work enough quarters; R's spouse didn't work enough quarters
                             to qualify
                        52.  R is still working (If R mentions other insurance coverage
                             through his/her employment, code the appropriate insurance
                             code only)
                        53.  R never qualified for Medicare in his/her employment; R was
                             in the military/a federal employee/a postal worker etc.; R
                             doesn't get Social Security or Medicaid
                        54.  R used to have Medicare-NFS; R had Medicare, but not now; R
                             dropped it
                        55.  Medicare charges too much; Medicare too expensive for what
                             you receive
                        56.  R will be on Medicare in the future; R not old enough to
                             qualify at present; R in the process of getting Medicare
                        57.  R had Medicare through a deceased spouse and R no longer
                             receives it
                        58.  R's spouse only receives Medicare
                        59.  R is not familiar with Medicare; confusion about eligibility
                        70.  R has other medical insurance/coverage-NFS
                        71.  R has veteran's coverage or insurance; 'I'm covered by the
                             VA'; covered under TriCare or Champus
                        72.  R has federal employee/Postal Service insurance
                        73.  R has private insurance; e.g. Cigna, Kaiser, Blue Cross/Blue
                             Shield
                        74.  R is covered by Medicaid
                        75.  R's spouse's medical insurance covers R
                        76.  R covered under company health plan or health insurance; R
                             covered under former employer's health plan or health
                             insurance
                        90.  R mentions income level/group, home ownership, an economic
                             factor
                        91.  R mentions Social Security; e.g. 'I have Social Security,'
                             (Note that all mentions of SSI or disability go under codes
                             01 or 02)
                        92.  R is not a U.S. citizen; R is an illegal alien; R lives
                             outside the USA
                        93.  R doesn't need it - NFS
                        94.  R "used it up"
                        95.  R disputes age calculation
                        97.  Other
                        98.  DK (don't know); NA (not ascertained)
                        99.  RF (refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF N001_ = YES;

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VN004               MEDICARE PART B COVERAGE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N004_

         [F1]--Help
         
         Part A of Medicare covers most hospital expenses.
         Part B covers many doctors' expenses including doctor visits, and the premium is
         usually deducted from [her/his] Social Security.
         
         At the time of [R's FIRST NAME]'s death, was [he/she] covered by Medicare Part
         B?

         .................................................................................
          1054           1.  YES
            37           5.  NO
            91           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           148       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (MediCaidCarePlan.N351_ <> YES) AND MediCaidCarePlan.N351_ <> NONRESPONSE;

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VN352               SIGNED UP MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MedD.N352_

         Part D of Medicare provides coverage for prescription drugs, usually through a
         private insurance provider. Had [R's FIRST NAME] enrolled in Medicare Part D,
         also known as the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

         .................................................................................
           318           1.  YES
            14           3.  [VOL] ENROLLED IN IT AUTOMATICALLY
           313           5.  NO
            87           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           598       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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VN005               MEDICAID COVERAGE SINCE PREV WAVE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N005_

         [F1]--help
         
         Was [he/she] covered by health insurance through (Medicaid/State name for
         Medicaid or any other Medicaid program) at any time [between [MONTH, ][PREV WAVE
         IW YEAR] and when [she/he] died/in the two years before [her/his] death] ?

         .................................................................................
           369           1.  YES
           892           5.  NO
            68           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF N005_ = YES;

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VN006               CURRENTLY COVERED BY MEDICAID
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N006_

         Was [he/she] covered by (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) at the time [he/she]
         died?

         .................................................................................
           351           1.  YES
            15           5.  NO
             3           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           961       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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VN007               CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA COVERAGE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.GovCover.N007_

         [F1]--Help
         
         At the time of [her/his] death, was [he/she] covered by TRI-CARE, CHAMPUS,
         CHAMP-VA, or any other military health care plan?
         
         Def: (TRI-CARE is the new name for the military's health insurance programs. It
         includes what used to be known as CHAMPUS and CHAMP-VA. CHAMPUS was a health
         care program for active or retired military personnel and their dependents or
         survivors. CHAMP-VA provided medical care for veterans and their dependents or
         survivors of veterans who had a service-connected disability. VA is not a health
         insurance program.)

         .................................................................................
            79           1.  YES
          1224           5.  NO
            26           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);

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VN009               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N009_

         [F1]--Help
         
         We are interested in how [her/his] (Medicare/Medicare or (Medicaid/State name
         for Medicaid)) health insurance worked for routine care.
         
         Did [R's FIRST NAME] receive [her/his] [Medicare /(Medicaid/State name for
         MEDICAID)] benefits through an HMO, that is a Health Maintenance Organization?
         
         Def: (With an HMO, the cost of the physician visit is typically covered in full
         or you pay only a small amount. All of your routine care must be provided by an
         HMO physician.)

         .................................................................................
           239           1.  YES
           798           5.  NO
           199           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
            93       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;

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VN010               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO- HOW LONG - YRS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N010_

         At the time of [her/his] death, about how long had [he/she] been receiving
         [her/his] [Medicare /(Medicaid/State name for MEDICAID)] benefits through this
         HMO?
         
         Years:
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................

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              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            163        1          25         10.31          8.02    1105
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            62          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;
         IF (N010_ = 0) OR N010_ = EMPTY;

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VN011               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO- HOW LONG - MOS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N011_

         At the time of [her/his] death, about how long had [he/she] been receiving
         [her/his] [Medicare /(Medicaid/State name for MEDICAID)] benefits through this
         HMO?
         
         Years: [MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO- HOW LONG - YRS]
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................

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              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             14        0          23          7.57          6.66    1254
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            62          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;

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VN351               HMO PAY FOR REGULAR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N351_

         Did this HMO cover or provide help with paying for regular prescription drugs?

         .................................................................................
           199           1.  YES
            31           5.  NO
             9           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1091       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;

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VN014               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO-AMT PAY
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N014_

         Not including co-pays or deductions from [her/his] Social Security, how much did
         [he/she], [herself/himself], pay in premiums for this plan?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:
         
         Per:

         .................................................................................
           160                   0-519.  Actual Value
            79                     998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1091                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;
         IF ((N014_ > 0) AND (N014_ <> REFUSAL)) AND (N014_ <> DONTKNOW);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN018               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO-AMT PAY - PER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N018_

         Not including co-pays or deductions from [her/his] Social Security, how much did
         [he/she], [herself/himself], pay for this plan?
         
         Amount: [MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO-AMT PAY]
         
         Per:

         .................................................................................
            79           1.  MONTH
             4           2.  QUARTER (EVERY 3 MONTHS)
                         3.  SEMI-ANNUALLY (EVERY 6 MONTHS/TWICE A YEAR)
             2           4.  YEAR
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1245       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASSIGN:
         N015_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;
         IF N014_ <> EMPTY AND N014_ <> NONRESPONSE;

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VN015               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO-AMT PAY - MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N015_

         N015-N017 Unfolding Sequence
         Question text: Does it amount to less than $____ per month, more than $____ per
         month, or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 2Up1Down, 1Up2Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $30, $60, $100, $200
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $60, $100
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or {NOT 1} AT X501
         ORDER OF ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENTS AND PROCEDURES CORRESPOND

         .................................................................................
            51           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             3          30.  Value of Breakpoint
             4          31.  Value of Breakpoint
             5          60.  Value of Breakpoint
             5          61.  Value of Breakpoint
             3         100.  Value of Breakpoint
             7         101.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         201.  Value of Breakpoint
          1251       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASSIGN:
         N016_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;
         IF N014_ <> EMPTY AND N014_ <> NONRESPONSE;

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VN016               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO-AMT PAY - MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N016_

         *

         .................................................................................
             6          29.  Value of Breakpoint
             3          30.  Value of Breakpoint
             6          59.  Value of Breakpoint
             5          60.  Value of Breakpoint
             4          99.  Value of Breakpoint
             3         100.  Value of Breakpoint
             5         199.  Value of Breakpoint
            47    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1251       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASSIGN:
         N017_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF N009_ = YES;
         IF N014_ <> EMPTY AND N014_ <> NONRESPONSE;

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VN017               MEDICARE/MEDICAID HMO-AMT PAY - RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N017_

         *

         .................................................................................
            50          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1280       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;

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VN020               LEFT MEDICARE HMO LAST TWO YRS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N020_

         At any time [in the last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV
         WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR], did [he/she] leave an HMO that delivered Medicare
         services?

         .................................................................................
            15           1.  YES
          1050           5.  NO
           117           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           148       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         IF N020_ = YES;

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VN021M1             WHY LEAVE MEDICARE HMO-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N021M[1]

         Why did [she/he] leave that HMO?
         
          CHOOSE all that apply

         .................................................................................
                         1.  OWN PHYSICIAN LEFT PLAN
             4           2.  HMO DIDN'T PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES
                         3.  HMO COSTS INCREASED
             1           4.  HMO ENCOURAGED ME TO LEAVE
             3           5.  PLAN NO LONGER AVAILABLE
             3           6.  Too far away from HMO; R moved; HMO not in region
             2           7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             2           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1315       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (piGovCoverN001_ = YES) OR (piGovCoverN006_ = YES);
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         IF N020_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN021M2             WHY LEAVE MEDICARE HMO-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCaidCarePlan.N021M[2]

         Why did [she/he] leave that HMO?
         
          CHOOSE all that apply

         .................................................................................
                         1.  OWN PHYSICIAN LEFT PLAN
                         2.  HMO DIDN'T PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES
                         3.  HMO COSTS INCREASED
                         4.  HMO ENCOURAGED ME TO LEAVE
                         5.  PLAN NO LONGER AVAILABLE
                         6.  Too far away from HMO; R moved; HMO not in region
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN023               NUM PRIVATE HEALTH INS PLANS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N023_

         [F1]--help
         
         Now, we'd like to ask about all the other types of health insurance plans
         [she/he] might have had, such as insurance through an employer or a business,
         coverage for retirees, or health insurance [she/he] might have bought for
         [herself/himself], including any [Medigap or] other supplemental coverage.
         
         Do NOT include long-term care insurance[. Other than your Medicare HMO you`ve
         just told me about, how/, or anything that you have just told me about. How]
         many other such plans did [she/he] have at the time of [her/his] death?
         
          ENTER zero for none
         
         Number of plans:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1266        0           3          0.50          0.53       1
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            60          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             3          99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         IF Counter = 1;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN025_1             WHICH IS PRIMARY PLAN-PRIVATE/MEDICARE-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N025_

         Which was [her /his  ] primary plan, Medicare or [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
         PLAN] ?

         .................................................................................
           500           1.  MEDICARE
            52           2.  [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN]
            10           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           768       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN032_1             PRIVATE PLAN 1-3 HELP PAY REGULAR RX- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N032_

         [F1]--help
         
         Did [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN] provide help with paying for regular
         prescription drugs?
         
          The follow-up questions refer to the private plan, not to Medicare.

         .................................................................................
           387           1.  YES
           188           5.  NO
            38           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           717       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN033_1             OBTAIN HI THRU CURRNT EMP/OWN BUSINESS-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N033_HowObtIns

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his] own business or an
         employer?
         
          ASK `Whose employer?` if not clear

         .................................................................................
            28           1.  YES
            37           5.  NO
             2           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1263       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN034_1             OBTAIN INS THRU FORMER EMPLOYER -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N034_

         Did [he/she] obtain this health insurance through a former employer of
         [his/hers]?

         .................................................................................
           179           1.  YES
           390           5.  NO
            16           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           745       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF ((((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss
         = PARTNERED_VOL)) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = ANULLED)) OR
         (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = SEPARATED)) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = DIVORCED);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN035_1             OBTAIN INS THRU HWP CURRENT EMPLOYER- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N035_

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his  ] [former]
         (spouse/partner's) current employer?

         .................................................................................
            33           1.  YES
           158           5.  NO
             4           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1135       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF ((N035_ <> YES) AND N035_ <> EMPTY) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = WIDOWED);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN036_1             OBTAIN INS THRU HWP FORMER EMPLOYER- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N036_

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his  ] [former]
         (spouse/partner's) former employer?

         .................................................................................
            92           1.  YES
           254           5.  NO
            12           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           972       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF (N035_ <> YES) AND (N036_ <> YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN037_1             WHERE PURCHASE PRIVATE PLAN INSURANCE- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N037_

         Did [she/he] purchase this plan directly from an insurance company, through [her
         /his  ] [or your  you/husband/wife/partner's/ ] union, through a group such as
         AARP, a church, or other organization, or what?

         .................................................................................
           193           1.  INSURANCE COMPANY
             3           2.  R`S UNION
             2           3.  SPOUSE`S UNION
            40           4.  GROUP
             9           6.  Includes federal, state or military programs
             4           7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
            30           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1049       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN039_1             PAY ALL/SOME/NONE PRIV PLAN HI COSTS-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N039_PayHlthInsCost

         Including any help from [her/his] family, did [she/he] [or/ or her/his]
         [you/husband/wife/partner] pay all of the costs, some of the costs, or none of
         the costs of the premium for this health insurance coverage?

         .................................................................................
           391           1.  ALL
            99           2.  SOME
           108           3.  NONE
            14           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           717       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN040_1             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- AMT- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 5   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N040_

         How much did [she/he] [or/ or her/his] [you/husband/wife/partner] pay per month
         in premiums for this plan?]
         
          PROBE if necessary. Count any payroll deductions, but do not include any amount
         paid by the employer]
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount per Month:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            317        0        3500        197.04        233.91     825
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
           186       99998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             2       99999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF N040_ <> EMPTY AND N040_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN041_1             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- MIN- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N041_

         Did it amount to less than $____ per month, more than $____ per month, or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $50, $100, $150, $300, $500
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS: $100, $150, $300
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X515
         ORDER OF ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENTS AND PROCEDURES CORRESPOND

         .................................................................................
            89           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             6          50.  Value of Breakpoint
            14          51.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         100.  Value of Breakpoint
            14         101.  Value of Breakpoint
             9         150.  Value of Breakpoint
            41         151.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         300.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         301.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         500.  Value of Breakpoint
             3         501.  Value of Breakpoint
          1143       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN042_1             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- MAX- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N042_

         *

         .................................................................................
             2          49.  Value of Breakpoint
             6          50.  Value of Breakpoint
            16          99.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         100.  Value of Breakpoint
            19         149.  Value of Breakpoint
             9         150.  Value of Breakpoint
            30         299.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         300.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            94    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1143       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN043_1             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- RESULT- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N043_

         *

         .................................................................................
             1          97.  Data Not Available
           108          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)
          1220       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N044_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piSecJWorkstatusJ021_EmpSelfOth = SLFEMPD);
         
         
         *Assign N044_ := RISCURRLYSLFEMPD:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF piSecJWorkstatusJ021_EmpSelfOth = SLFEMPD;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN044_1             BRANCHPNT-SELF EMPLOYED/ALL OTH-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N044_

         *

         .................................................................................
                         1.  R IS CURRENTLY SELF-EMPLOYED
           505           2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           825       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUCURFOREMPORUNION:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR
         (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ =
         YES)));
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF N037_ = OTH_SPECIFY);
         
         
         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUSOMEPLACEELSEATR15:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR
         (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ =
         YES)));
         IF N037_ = OTH_SPECIFY;
         
         
         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUSPANDRISMDS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss =
         PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ = YES));
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN046_1             BRANCHPNT-SOURCE OF HEALTH INSURANCE -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N046_

         .................................................................................
            48           1.  INS THRU SPOUSE AND R IS MARRIED, DIVORCED, OR SEPARATED
            17           2.  INS THRU SOMEPLACE ELSE
           440           3.  INS THRU CURRENT/FORMER EMPLOYER
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           825       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N047_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES);
         
         
         *Assign N047_ := RISCOVEREDBYMCARE:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN047_1             BRANCHPNT-COVERD BY MEDICARE/ALL OTH -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N047_

         .................................................................................
           463           1.  R IS COVERED BY MEDICARE
            42           2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           825       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN052_1             PRIVATE PLAN INSURANCE AN HMO- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N052_Plan1HMO

         Was this plan an HMO, that is a Health Maintenance Organization?
         
         Def: (With an HMO, the cost of the physician visit is typically covered in full
         or you pay only a small amount. All of your routine care must be provided by an
         HMO physician.)

         .................................................................................
            66           1.  YES
           483           5.  NO
            64           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           717       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN053_1             NUMBER YEARS IN PLAN- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N053_NumYrPlan

         
         How long had [she/he] been with this plan?
         
          Years: 
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            478        0          50         19.87         13.68     726
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
           126          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (N053_NumYrPlan = 0) OR N053_NumYrPlan = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN054_1             NUMBER MONTHS IN PLAN- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N054_NumMoPlan

         How long has [she/he] been with this plan?
         
         Years:
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................
             9                    1-10.  Actual Value
           126                      98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                    99.  RF (Refused)
          1195                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N052_Plan1HMO <> YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN055_1             PRIV PLAN HI- HAS LIST OF DRS- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N055_ListDoctor

         Did this health insurance plan have a list or book of doctors that [she/he] was
         encouraged or required to use?

         .................................................................................
            79           1.  YES
           401           5.  NO
            67           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           783       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (N055_ListDoctor = YES) OR (N052_Plan1HMO = YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN056_1             PLAN PAY FOR DOCTORS NOT ON LIST- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N056_DocNotList

         Did this health insurance pay any of the costs for routine care if [he/she] saw
         a doctor who was not [on this list/in the HMO]?

         .................................................................................
            75           1.  YES
            10           2.  YES, WITH A REFERRAL
            31           5.  NO
            29           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1185       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N058_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns =
         YES));
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N034_ = YES));
         
         
         *Assign N058_ := HLTHINSFORMEREMPLESS65:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns =
         YES));
         IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N034_ = YES);
         
         
         *Assign N058_ := HLTHINSFROMCUREMPLESS65:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns = YES);
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN058_1             PRIV HI FROM CUR/FOR EMP AND LESS 65 -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N058_

         .................................................................................
            14           1.  R HAS HEALTH INS FROM CURRENT EMPLOYER AND R IS LESS THAN 65
             3           2.  R HAS HEALTH INS FROM FORMER EMPLOYER AND R IS LESS THAN 65
           596           3.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           717       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN066_1             LIMITS ON HI DUE TO PREEXISTING COND- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[1].N066_LimitHlthIns

         Were there any limits or restrictions on this health insurance plan due to a
         preexisting condition?

         .................................................................................
            15           1.  YES
           540           5.  NO
            58           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           717       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         IF Counter = 1;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN025_2             WHICH IS PRIMARY PLAN-PRIVATE/MEDICARE -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N025_

         Which was [her /his  ] primary plan, Medicare or [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
         PLAN] ?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  MEDICARE
                         2.  [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN]
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN032_2             PRIVATE PLAN 1-3 HELP PAY REGULAR RX- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N032_

         [F1]--help
         
         Did [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN] provide help with paying for regular
         prescription drugs?
         
          The follow-up questions refer to the private plan, not to Medicare.

         .................................................................................
             7           1.  YES
            11           5.  NO
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1311       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN033_2             OBTAIN HI THRU CURRNT EMP/OWN BUSINESS-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N033_HowObtIns

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his] own business or an
         employer?
         
          ASK `Whose employer?` if not clear

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN034_2             OBTAIN INS THRU FORMER EMPLOYER -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N034_

         Did [he/she] obtain this health insurance through a former employer of
         [his/hers]?

         .................................................................................
             3           1.  YES
            13           5.  NO
             2           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1312       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF ((((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss
         = PARTNERED_VOL)) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = ANULLED)) OR
         (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = SEPARATED)) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = DIVORCED);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN035_2             OBTAIN INS THRU HWP CURRENT EMPLOYER- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N035_

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his  ] [former]
         (spouse/partner's) current employer?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
             7           5.  NO
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1321       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF ((N035_ <> YES) AND N035_ <> EMPTY) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = WIDOWED);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN036_2             OBTAIN INS THRU HWP FORMER EMPLOYER- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N036_

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his  ] [former]
         (spouse/partner's) former employer?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
            11           5.  NO
             2           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1316       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF (N035_ <> YES) AND (N036_ <> YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN037_2             WHERE PURCHASE PRIVATE PLAN INSURANCE- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N037_

         Did [she/he] purchase this plan directly from an insurance company, through [her
         /his  ] [or your  you/husband/wife/partner's/ ] union, through a group such as
         AARP, a church, or other organization, or what?

         .................................................................................
            10           1.  INSURANCE COMPANY
                         2.  R`S UNION
                         3.  SPOUSE`S UNION
             2           4.  GROUP
                         6.  Includes federal, state or military programs
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1317       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN039_2             PAY ALL/SOME/NONE PRIV PLAN HI COSTS-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N039_PayHlthInsCost

         Including any help from [her/his] family, did [she/he] [or/ or her/his]
         [you/husband/wife/partner] pay all of the costs, some of the costs, or none of
         the costs of the premium for this health insurance coverage?

         .................................................................................
            14           1.  ALL
             2           2.  SOME
             2           3.  NONE
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1311       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN040_2             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- AMT- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 5   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N040_

         How much did [she/he] [or/ or her/his] [you/husband/wife/partner] pay per month
         in premiums for this plan?]
         
          PROBE if necessary. Count any payroll deductions, but do not include any amount
         paid by the employer]
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount per Month:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             11       15         200         83.09         69.44    1313
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             6       99998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                     99999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF N040_ <> EMPTY AND N040_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN041_2             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- MIN- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N041_

         Did it amount to less than $____ per month, more than $____ per month, or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $50, $100, $150, $300, $500
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS: $100, $150, $300
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X515
         ORDER OF ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENTS AND PROCEDURES CORRESPOND

         .................................................................................
             3           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             1          50.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         101.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         151.  Value of Breakpoint
          1324       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN042_2             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- MAX- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N042_

         *

         .................................................................................
             1          49.  Value of Breakpoint
             1          50.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         149.  Value of Breakpoint
             3    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1324       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN043_2             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- RESULT- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N043_

         *

         .................................................................................
             3          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1327       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N044_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piSecJWorkstatusJ021_EmpSelfOth = SLFEMPD);
         
         
         *Assign N044_ := RISCURRLYSLFEMPD:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF piSecJWorkstatusJ021_EmpSelfOth = SLFEMPD;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN044_2             BRANCHPNT-SELF EMPLOYED/ALL OTH-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N044_

         *

         .................................................................................
                         1.  R IS CURRENTLY SELF-EMPLOYED
            17           2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1313       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUCURFOREMPORUNION:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR
         (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ =
         YES)));
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF N037_ = OTH_SPECIFY);
         
         
         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUSOMEPLACEELSEATR15:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR
         (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ =
         YES)));
         IF N037_ = OTH_SPECIFY;
         
         
         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUSPANDRISMDS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss =
         PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ = YES));
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN046_2             BRANCHPNT-SOURCE OF HEALTH INSURANCE -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N046_

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  INS THRU SPOUSE AND R IS MARRIED, DIVORCED, OR SEPARATED
             1           2.  INS THRU SOMEPLACE ELSE
            15           3.  INS THRU CURRENT/FORMER EMPLOYER
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1316       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N047_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES);
         
         
         *Assign N047_ := RISCOVEREDBYMCARE:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN047_2             BRANCHPNT-COVERD BY MEDICARE/ALL OTH -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N047_

         .................................................................................
            17           1.  R IS COVERED BY MEDICARE
                         2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1316       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN052_2             PRIVATE PLAN INSURANCE AN HMO- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N052_Plan1HMO

         Was this plan an HMO, that is a Health Maintenance Organization?
         
         Def: (With an HMO, the cost of the physician visit is typically covered in full
         or you pay only a small amount. All of your routine care must be provided by an
         HMO physician.)

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
            13           5.  NO
             5           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1311       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN053_2             NUMBER YEARS IN PLAN- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N053_NumYrPlan

         
         How long had [she/he] been with this plan?
         
          Years: 
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             13        1          40         13.46         12.82    1311
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             6          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (N053_NumYrPlan = 0) OR N053_NumYrPlan = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN054_2             NUMBER MONTHS IN PLAN- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N054_NumMoPlan

         How long has [she/he] been with this plan?
         
         Years:
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................
             6          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1324       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N052_Plan1HMO <> YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN055_2             PRIV PLAN HI- HAS LIST OF DRS- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N055_ListDoctor

         Did this health insurance plan have a list or book of doctors that [she/he] was
         encouraged or required to use?

         .................................................................................
             3           1.  YES
            12           5.  NO
             3           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1312       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (N055_ListDoctor = YES) OR (N052_Plan1HMO = YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN056_2             PLAN PAY FOR DOCTORS NOT ON LIST- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N056_DocNotList

         Did this health insurance pay any of the costs for routine care if [he/she] saw
         a doctor who was not [on this list/in the HMO]?

         .................................................................................
             4           1.  YES
                         2.  YES, WITH A REFERRAL
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1326       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N058_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns =
         YES));
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N034_ = YES));
         
         
         *Assign N058_ := HLTHINSFORMEREMPLESS65:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns =
         YES));
         IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N034_ = YES);
         
         
         *Assign N058_ := HLTHINSFROMCUREMPLESS65:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns = YES);
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN058_2             PRIV HI FROM CUR/FOR EMP AND LESS 65 -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N058_

         .................................................................................
                         1.  R HAS HEALTH INS FROM CURRENT EMPLOYER AND R IS LESS THAN 65
                         2.  R HAS HEALTH INS FROM FORMER EMPLOYER AND R IS LESS THAN 65
            19           3.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1314       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN066_2             LIMITS ON HI DUE TO PREEXISTING COND- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[2].N066_LimitHlthIns

         Were there any limits or restrictions on this health insurance plan due to a
         preexisting condition?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
            15           5.  NO
             3           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1311       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         IF Counter = 1;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN025_3             WHICH IS PRIMARY PLAN-PRIVATE/MEDICARE -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N025_

         Which was [her /his  ] primary plan, Medicare or [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
         PLAN] ?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  MEDICARE
                         2.  [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN]
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN032_3             PRIVATE PLAN 1-3 HELP PAY REGULAR RX- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N032_

         [F1]--help
         
         Did [NAME PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN] provide help with paying for regular
         prescription drugs?
         
          The follow-up questions refer to the private plan, not to Medicare.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN033_3             OBTAIN HI THRU CURRNT EMP/OWN BUSINESS-3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N033_HowObtIns

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his] own business or an
         employer?
         
          ASK `Whose employer?` if not clear

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN034_3             OBTAIN INS THRU FORMER EMPLOYER -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N034_

         Did [he/she] obtain this health insurance through a former employer of
         [his/hers]?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF ((((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss
         = PARTNERED_VOL)) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = ANULLED)) OR
         (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = SEPARATED)) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = DIVORCED);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN035_3             OBTAIN INS THRU HWP CURRENT EMPLOYER- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N035_

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his  ] [former]
         (spouse/partner's) current employer?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF ((N035_ <> YES) AND N035_ <> EMPTY) OR (SecB.B063_MarStatAssign = WIDOWED);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN036_3             OBTAIN INS THRU HWP FORMER EMPLOYER- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N036_

         Did [she/he] obtain this health insurance through [her /his  ] [former]
         (spouse/partner's) former employer?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N033_HowObtIns <> YES;
         IF N034_ <> YES;
         IF (N035_ <> YES) AND (N036_ <> YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN037_3             WHERE PURCHASE PRIVATE PLAN INSURANCE- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N037_

         Did [she/he] purchase this plan directly from an insurance company, through [her
         /his  ] [or your  you/husband/wife/partner's/ ] union, through a group such as
         AARP, a church, or other organization, or what?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  INSURANCE COMPANY
                         2.  R`S UNION
                         3.  SPOUSE`S UNION
                         4.  GROUP
                         6.  Includes federal, state or military programs
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN039_3             PAY ALL/SOME/NONE PRIV PLAN HI COSTS-3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N039_PayHlthInsCost

         Including any help from [her/his] family, did [she/he] [or/ or her/his]
         [you/husband/wife/partner] pay all of the costs, some of the costs, or none of
         the costs of the premium for this health insurance coverage?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  ALL
                         2.  SOME
                         3.  NONE
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN040_3             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- AMT- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 5   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N040_

         How much did [she/he] [or/ or her/his] [you/husband/wife/partner] pay per month
         in premiums for this plan?]
         
          PROBE if necessary. Count any payroll deductions, but do not include any amount
         paid by the employer]
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount per Month:

         .................................................................................
             1          34.  Actual Value
                       998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                       999.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF N040_ <> EMPTY AND N040_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN041_3             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- MIN- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N041_

         Did it amount to less than $____ per month, more than $____ per month, or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $50, $100, $150, $300, $500
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS: $100, $150, $300
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X515
         ORDER OF ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENTS AND PROCEDURES CORRESPOND

         .................................................................................
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN042_3             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- MAX- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N042_

         *

         .................................................................................
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN043_3             PRIV PLAN HI PAY PER/MONTH- RESULT- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N043_

         *

         .................................................................................
                        98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N044_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piSecJWorkstatusJ021_EmpSelfOth = SLFEMPD);
         
         
         *Assign N044_ := RISCURRLYSLFEMPD:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF piSecJWorkstatusJ021_EmpSelfOth = SLFEMPD;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN044_3             BRANCHPNT-SELF EMPLOYED/ALL OTH- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N044_

         *

         .................................................................................
                         1.  R IS CURRENTLY SELF-EMPLOYED
             1           2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUCURFOREMPORUNION:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR
         (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ =
         YES)));
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF N037_ = OTH_SPECIFY);
         
         
         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUSOMEPLACEELSEATR15:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR
         (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ =
         YES)));
         IF N037_ = OTH_SPECIFY;
         
         
         *Assign N046_ := INSTHRUSPANDRISMDS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF ((piRespondents1X065ACouplenss = MARRIED) OR (piRespondents1X065ACouplenss =
         PARTNERED_VOL)) AND ((N035_ = YES) OR (N036_ = YES));
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN046_3             BRANCHPNT-SOURCE OF HEALTH INSURANCE -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N046_

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  INS THRU SPOUSE AND R IS MARRIED, DIVORCED, OR SEPARATED
                         2.  INS THRU SOMEPLACE ELSE
                         3.  INS THRU CURRENT/FORMER EMPLOYER
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N047_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES);
         
         
         *Assign N047_ := RISCOVEREDBYMCARE:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N039_PayHlthInsCost <> NONE;
         IF piGovCoverN001_ = YES;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN047_3             BRANCHPNT-COVERD BY MEDICARE/ALL OTH -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N047_

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  R IS COVERED BY MEDICARE
                         2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN052_3             PRIVATE PLAN INSURANCE AN HMO- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N052_Plan1HMO

         Was this plan an HMO, that is a Health Maintenance Organization?
         
         Def: (With an HMO, the cost of the physician visit is typically covered in full
         or you pay only a small amount. All of your routine care must be provided by an
         HMO physician.)

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN053_3             NUMBER YEARS IN PLAN- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N053_NumYrPlan

         
         How long had [she/he] been with this plan?
         
          Years: 
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................
             1           8.  Actual Value
                        98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (N053_NumYrPlan = 0) OR N053_NumYrPlan = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN054_3             NUMBER MONTHS IN PLAN- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N054_NumMoPlan

         How long has [she/he] been with this plan?
         
         Years:
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................
                        98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF N052_Plan1HMO <> YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN055_3             PRIV PLAN HI- HAS LIST OF DRS- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N055_ListDoctor

         Did this health insurance plan have a list or book of doctors that [she/he] was
         encouraged or required to use?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (N055_ListDoctor = YES) OR (N052_Plan1HMO = YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN056_3             PLAN PAY FOR DOCTORS NOT ON LIST- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N056_DocNotList

         Did this health insurance pay any of the costs for routine care if [he/she] saw
         a doctor who was not [on this list/in the HMO]?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
                         2.  YES, WITH A REFERRAL
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N058_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns =
         YES));
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N034_ = YES));
         
         
         *Assign N058_ := HLTHINSFORMEREMPLESS65:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns =
         YES));
         IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N034_ = YES);
         
         
         *Assign N058_ := HLTHINSFROMCUREMPLESS65:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;
         IF (piSecAContinuInterviewA019_RAge < 65) AND (N033_HowObtIns = YES);
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN058_3             PRIV HI FROM CUR/FOR EMP AND LESS 65 -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N058_

         .................................................................................
                         1.  R HAS HEALTH INS FROM CURRENT EMPLOYER AND R IS LESS THAN 65
                         2.  R HAS HEALTH INS FROM FORMER EMPLOYER AND R IS LESS THAN 65
             1           3.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N023_ <> 0) AND N023_ <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF CNT <= N023_;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN066_3             LIMITS ON HI DUE TO PREEXISTING COND- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PlanDetails[3].N066_LimitHlthIns

         Were there any limits or restrictions on this health insurance plan due to a
         preexisting condition?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1329       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN071               LTC INSURANCE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N071_LTCIns

         [F1]--Help
         
         [Not including government programs, did] [R's FIRST NAME] have any long-term
         care insurance which specifically covered nursing home care for a year or more
         or any part of personal or medical care in [her/his] home?

         .................................................................................
            99           1.  YES
          1187           5.  NO
            43           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev := DIFFERENTPLAN:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF ptN090_NumOfPlans = 0SK:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         NOT(IF ptN090_NumOfPlans = 0);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN072               LTC COV- NEW OR PRE MENTION PLAN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev

         Is that one of the plans you have already described, or a different plan?

         .................................................................................
            25           1.  PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED PLAN
            73           2.  DIFFERENT PLAN
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1231       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N073_LTCCovNHWhi := Plan27:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF ptN090_NumOfPlans = 0;
         
         OR
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         NOT(IF ptN090_NumOfPlans = 0);
         NOT(IF N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev = PREVDESCRPLAN);
         IF N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev = DIFFERENTPLANSK:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         NOT(IF ptN090_NumOfPlans = 0);
         IF N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev = PREVDESCRPLAN;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN073               LTC COV- WHICH PREV MENTION PLAN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N073_LTCCovNHWhi

         Which plan is that?

         .................................................................................
            17           1.  FIRST PLAN MENTIONED AT VN024
                         2.  SECOND PLAN MENTIONED AT VN024
                         3.  THIRD PLAN MENTIONED AT VN024
             4          19.  Medicare HMO
                        20.  MEDICARE
             1          21.  MEDICAID
                        22.  CHAMPUS
            75          27.  NOT ON LIST
             1          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1232       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN075               COVER NURSING HOME/IN-HOME CARE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N075_CovNHInHome

         [F1]--Help
         
         Did this plan cover care in a nursing home facility only, personal or long-term
         care at home, or both in-home and nursing home care?

         .................................................................................
            30           1.  NURSING HOME CARE ONLY
             8           2.  IN-HOME CARE ONLY
            54           3.  BOTH
             2           7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             5           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1231       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN077               RECD BENEFITS UNDER LTC
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N077_RcvBenefLTC

         Did [R's FIRST NAME] ever receive benefits under [her/his] long-term care
         policy?

         .................................................................................
            44           1.  YES
            50           5.  NO
             5           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1231       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF (N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev <> PREVDESCRPLAN) OR (N073_LTCCovNHWhi = Plan27);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN079               AMT PAY FOR LTC
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N079_AmtPayLTC

         How much did [he/she] (or [you/[his/her] [husband/wife/partner]]) pay for this
         plan?
         
          ENTER 0 if no payments are made
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:
         
         Per:

         .................................................................................
            40                  0-5000.  Actual Value
            36                  999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                999999.  RF (Refused)
          1254                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF (N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev <> PREVDESCRPLAN) OR (N073_LTCCovNHWhi = Plan27);
         IF N079_AmtPayLTC > 0;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN083               AMT PAY FOR LTC PER
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N083_AmtPayLTCPer

         How much did [she/he] pay per month for this plan?
         
          ENTER 0 if no payments are made
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount: [AMT PAY FOR LTC]
         
         Per:

         .................................................................................
            12           1.  MONTH
             1           2.  QUARTER (EVERY 3 MONTHS)
            23           4.  YEAR
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1294       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N080_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF (N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev <> PREVDESCRPLAN) OR (N073_LTCCovNHWhi = Plan27);
         IF N079_AmtPayLTC <> EMPTY AND N079_AmtPayLTC <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN080               AMT PAY FOR LTC - MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N080_

         N080-N082 Unfolding Sequence 
         Did it amount to less than $____ per month, more than $____ per month, or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 2Up1Down, 1Up2Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $50, $100, $200, $300
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $100, $200
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or {NOT 1} AT X502

         .................................................................................
            19           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             1          50.  Value of Breakpoint
             1          51.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         100.  Value of Breakpoint
             5         101.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         200.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         201.  Value of Breakpoint
             3         301.  Value of Breakpoint
          1294       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N081_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF (N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev <> PREVDESCRPLAN) OR (N073_LTCCovNHWhi = Plan27);
         IF N079_AmtPayLTC <> EMPTY AND N079_AmtPayLTC <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN081               AMT PAY FOR LTC - MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N081_

         *

         .................................................................................
             1          49.  Value of Breakpoint
             1          50.  Value of Breakpoint
             2          99.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         100.  Value of Breakpoint
             5         199.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         200.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         299.  Value of Breakpoint
            20    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1294       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N082_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N071_LTCIns = YES;
         IF (N072_LTCCovNHNewPrev <> PREVDESCRPLAN) OR (N073_LTCCovNHWhi = Plan27);
         IF N079_AmtPayLTC <> EMPTY AND N079_AmtPayLTC <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN082               AMT PAY FOR LTC- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeINs.N082_

         *

         .................................................................................
            19          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)
          1310       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N090_NumOfPlans := N090_NumOfPlans + 1:
         
         IF GovCover.N001_ = YES;
         
         OR
         
         IF GovCover.N006_ = YES;
         
         OR
         
         IF GovCover.N007_ = YES;
         
         OR
         
         IF (((MedD.N417_ = YES) AND (PlanDetails[1].N032_ <> YES)) AND
         (PlanDetails[2].N032_ <> YES)) AND (PlanDetails[3].N032_ <> YES);
         IF N431_DrugPlan = Plan27;
         IF N432_Drugplanname <> EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN090               NUMBER OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE HI PLANS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N090_NumOfPlans

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0           4          1.74          0.70       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


VN256               R AGE PREV INTERVIEW
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N256_RAgePREVIW

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330       47         103         79.18         10.89       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N090_NumOfPlans > 0) AND (piRvarsZ201_PWMedicareCovered <> YES)) OR
         (N256_RAgePREVIW < 65);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN091               EVER WITHOUT HI AMONG CURRENTLY INSURED
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N091_NoInsurance

         Was [R's FIRST NAME] ever without health insurance coverage at any time [in the
         last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]?

         .................................................................................
            16           1.  YES
           157           5.  NO
             7           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1150       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N090_NumOfPlans = 0;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN342               CONFIRM NO MEDICAL INSURANCE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N342_AnyInsurance

         According to my information, [R's FIRST NAME] was not covered by any government
         or private health insurance plans that provide medical care at the time of
         [her/his] death.
         
         Is that correct?

         .................................................................................
            15           1.  YES
             4           5.  NO
            12           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1299       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N090_NumOfPlans = 0;
         IF N342_AnyInsurance = NO;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN343M1             WHICH PLAN-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N343_WhatInsurance[1]

         Under which of the following plans was [she/he] covered?
         
          READ list:
         Medicare
         Medicaid
         Champus/ChampVA
         A private plan from an employer
         A private plan purchased directly
         Some other type of plan
         
          CHOOSE all that apply.
         IF reported State name for Medicaid, Code as 2. Medicaid.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  MEDICARE
             2           2.  MEDICAID
                         3.  CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA
                         4.  A PRIVATE PLAN FROM AN EMPLOYER
                         5.  A PRIVATE PLAN PURCHASED DIRECTLY
             1           6.  OTHER PLAN
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1326       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N090_NumOfPlans = 0;
         IF N342_AnyInsurance = NO;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN343M2             WHICH PLAN-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N343_WhatInsurance[2]

         Under which of the following plans was [she/he] covered?
         
          READ list:
         Medicare
         Medicaid
         Champus/ChampVA
         A private plan from an employer
         A private plan purchased directly
         Some other type of plan
         
          CHOOSE all that apply.
         IF reported State name for Medicaid, Code as 2. Medicaid.

         .................................................................................
                         1.  MEDICARE
                         2.  MEDICAID
                         3.  CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA
                         4.  A PRIVATE PLAN FROM AN EMPLOYER
                         5.  A PRIVATE PLAN PURCHASED DIRECTLY
                         6.  OTHER PLAN
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INHOSPITAL);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN301               TIME IN HOSPITAL BEFORE DEATH
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N301_

         The next questions are about health care [she/he] had received. Earlier you told
         me that [R's FIRST NAME] died while in a hospital. How long had [she/he] been a
         patient in that hospital before [her/his] death?
          ENTER `1 hour` if less than one hour
         
         Number:

         .................................................................................
           437                    1-90.  Actual Value
             8                     998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
           885                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INHOSPITAL);
         IF N301_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN302               TIME IN HOSPITAL BEFORE DEATH- UNIT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N302_

         The next questions are about health care [she/he] had received. Earlier you told
         me that [R's FIRST NAME] died while in a hospital. How long had [she/he] been a
         patient in that hospital before [her/his] death?
          ENTER `1 hour` if less than one hour
         
         Unit:

         .................................................................................
            60           1.  HOURS
           261           2.  DAYS
            85           3.  WEEKS
            28           4.  MONTHS
             1           5.  YEARS
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           893       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INHOSPITAL);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN303               REASON IN HOSPITAL
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N303_

         Why had [she/he] been admitted to the hospital? Was it to have surgery, receive
         other treatments, relieve [her/his] symptoms, or what?

         .................................................................................
            37           1.  SURGERY
           164           2.  OTHER TREATMENTS
           228           3.  RELIEVE SYMPTOMS
             4           7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
            11           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           885       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN099               OVERNIGHT STAY IN HOSP-SINCE PREV IW/2YR
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N099_OverniteHosp

         IF R DIED IN HOSPITAL (A124=1):
         In addition to that hospital stay, [since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV
         WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev
         Wave Iw Yr]/in the two years before [her/his] death]/ had [she/he] been a
         patient in a hospital overnight?
         
         OTHERWISE:        
         The next questions are about health care [she/he] had received. [Since [PREV
         WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/ Since
         [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/In the two years before [her/his]
         death]] had [she/he] been a patient in a hospital overnight?

         .................................................................................
           891           1.  YES
           421           5.  NO
            16           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N100_TimeOverHosp := 1:
         
         IF (((ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTENG) OR (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTSPN)) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPITAL)) AND (N099_OverniteHosp <>
         YES)
         
         ASK:
         
         IF N099_OverniteHosp = YES;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN100               NUM TIMES R STAYED OVERNIGHT IN HOSP
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N100_TimeOverHosp

         [Including [her/his] final hospitalization,] How many different times was
         [she/he] a patient in a hospital overnight ([in the last two years/since [PREV
         WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]])?
         
          If Proxy asks, include mental hospitals and sanitariums

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1032        1          95          2.97          4.26     253
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            45          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N099_OverniteHosp = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN101               NUM NIGHTS R SPENT OVERNIGHT IN HOSPITAL
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N101_NiteOverHosp

         [F1]--Help
         
         [Altogether how/How] many nights was [she/he] a patient in a hospital ([in the
         last two years/since [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]])?

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            790        1         240         20.30         28.12     439
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
           101         998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                       999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((N100_TimeOverHosp <> 0) AND N100_TimeOverHosp <> EMPTY);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN305               SPEND TIME IN ICU
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N305_

         [During any of those hospital stays /During [her/his] hospital stay ] did [R's
         FIRST NAME] spend any time in an intensive care unit?

         .................................................................................
           461           1.  YES
           555           5.  NO
            15           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           298       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((N100_TimeOverHosp <> 0) AND N100_TimeOverHosp <> EMPTY);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN306               USED LIFE SUPPORT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N306_

         ([During any of those hospital stays /During [her/his] hospital stay ]) did
         [she/he] use life support equipment, such as a respirator?

         .................................................................................
           288           1.  YES
           720           5.  NO
            23           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           298       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((N100_TimeOverHosp <> 0) AND N100_TimeOverHosp <> EMPTY);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN307               USED KIDNEY DIALYSIS SERVICES
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N307_

         ([During any of those hospital stays /During [her/his] hospital stay ]) did
         [she/he] use kidney dialysis services?

         .................................................................................
            78           1.  YES
           942           5.  NO
            11           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           298       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((N100_TimeOverHosp <> 0) AND N100_TimeOverHosp <> EMPTY);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN308               RECEIVE ANTIBIOTICS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N308_

         ([During any of those hospital stays /During [her/his] hospital stay ]) did
         [she/he] receive antibiotics to treat pneumonia or other infection?

         .................................................................................
           640           1.  YES
           317           5.  NO
            74           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           298       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N099_OverniteHosp = YES) OR (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied =
         INHOSPITAL);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN102               HOSPITAL STAYS COVERED BY INS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N102_HospCovIns

         [F1]--Help
         
         Were the costs for [her/his] hospital stay(s) completely covered by health
         insurance,mostly covered, only partially covered, or not covered at all by
         insurance?

         .................................................................................
           672           1.  COMPLETELY COVERED
           272           2.  MOSTLY COVERED
            72           3.  PARTIALLY COVERED
            12           5.  NOT COVERED AT ALL
            11           7.  [VOL] COSTS NOT SETTLED YET
            36           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             2           9.  RF (Refused)
           253       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N099_OverniteHosp = YES) OR (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied =
         INHOSPITAL);
         IF N102_HospCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN106               AMT PAID O-O-P HOSPITAL COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost

         [F1]--Help
         
         About how much did [she/he] pay out-of-pocket for hospital bills [since [Month],
         [PREV WAVE IW YEAR]/in the two years before [her/his] death]?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            208        1       90440       2991.81       8589.17     925
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
                         0.  None; includes cost not settled yet
           194     9999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             3     9999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N107_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (N099_OverniteHosp = YES) OR (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied =
         INHOSPITAL);
         IF N102_HospCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N106_AmtOOPHospCost <> EMPTY AND N106_AmtOOPHospCost <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN107               AMT PAID O-O-P HOSPITAL COSTS - MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N107_

         Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X511
         ORDER OF ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENTS AND PROCEDURES CORRESPOND

         .................................................................................
            78           0.  Value of Breakpoint
            10         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            46         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             7        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
            14        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
             4       10000.  Value of Breakpoint
            28       10001.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       20000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       20001.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       50000.  Value of Breakpoint
             7       50001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1133       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N108_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (N099_OverniteHosp = YES) OR (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied =
         INHOSPITAL);
         IF N102_HospCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N106_AmtOOPHospCost <> EMPTY AND N106_AmtOOPHospCost <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN108               AMT PAID O-O-P HOSPITAL COSTS - MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N108_

         *

         .................................................................................
            17         499.  Value of Breakpoint
            10         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            52        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             7        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
            24        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
             4       10000.  Value of Breakpoint
            10       19999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       20000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       49999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       50000.  Value of Breakpoint
            70    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1133       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N109_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (N099_OverniteHosp = YES) OR (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied =
         INHOSPITAL);
         IF N102_HospCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N106_AmtOOPHospCost <> EMPTY AND N106_AmtOOPHospCost <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN109               AMT PAID O-O-P HOSPITAL COSTS - RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N109_

         *

         .................................................................................
            80          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             4          99.  RF (Refused)
          1246       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         HospitalStay.N250_PlanCnt2 := N090_NumOfPlans:
         
         IF (HospitalStay.N099_OverniteHosp <> EMPTY OR HospitalStay.N113_ExpNamePlanHosp
         <> EMPTY) AND HospitalStay.N250_PlanCnt2 = EMPTY;
         
         ASSIGN:
         N250_PlanCnt2 := ptN090_NumOfPlans:
         
         IF N113_ExpNamePlanHosp <> EMPTY AND N250_PlanCnt2 = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN250               PLAN COUNT 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HospitalStay.N250_PlanCnt2

         *

         User Note:  This value is assigned from N090 where N099 or N113 is blank.

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1329        0           4          1.75          0.70       1
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN309               NURSING HOME B/F DEATH- DAYS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N309_

         Earlier you told me that [R's FIRST NAME] [died while/was living] in a nursing
         home. How long had [she/he] been a patient in that nursing home before [her/his]
         death?
         
          # days:
         Or
         # Months:
         Or
         # Years:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            137        1         365         22.26         47.54    1186
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             7         998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                       999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME));
         IF (N309_ = DONTKNOW) OR N309_ = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN310               NURSING HOME B/F DEATH- MONTHS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N310_

         Earlier you told me that [R's FIRST NAME] [died while/was living] in a nursing
         home. How long had [she/he] been a patient in that nursing home before [her/his]
         death?
         
          # Days:
         Or
         # Months:
         Or
         # Years:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            133        1          22          6.65          5.14    1191
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             6          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME));
         IF (N309_ = DONTKNOW) OR N309_ = EMPTY;
         IF (N310_ = DONTKNOW) OR N310_ = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN257               NURSING HOME B/F DEATH- YEARS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N257_

         Earlier you told me that [R's FIRST NAME] [died while/was living] in a nursing
         home. How long had [she/he] been a patient in that nursing home before [her/his]
         death?
         
         # Days:
         Or
         # Months:
         Or
         # Years:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            171        1          20          3.94          2.99    1153
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             6          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME));
         IF (N309_ = DONTKNOW) OR N309_ = EMPTY;
         IF (N310_ = DONTKNOW) OR N310_ = EMPTY;
         IF N257_ <> REFUSAL;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN258               YEAR ENTERED NURSING HOME
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N258_

         In what year did [she/he] go into the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
           169               1994-2008.  Actual Value
            11                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1150                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME));
         IF (N309_ = DONTKNOW) OR N309_ = EMPTY;
         IF (N310_ = DONTKNOW) OR N310_ = EMPTY;
         IF N257_ <> REFUSAL;
         IF N258_ >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN259               MONTH ENTERED NURSING HOME
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N259_

         What month was that?
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
             4           1.  JAN
             6           2.  FEB
             1           3.  MAR
             3           4.  APR
             2           5.  MAY
             5           6.  JUN
             4           7.  JUL
             2           8.  AUG
             5           9.  SEP
             2          10.  OCT
             2          11.  NOV
             1          12.  DEC
             5          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1288       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN314M1M            WHY ADMITTED - FINAL- 1- MASKED
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N314_

         Why had [he/she] been admitted to the nursing home?

         User note:  See Health Conditions Master Code for detailed codes.  Some
         categories have been collapsed to protect respondent confidentiality: 
         113-117=119, 181-183=189, 190-196=997.

         .................................................................................
            11                 101-103.  Cancers and tumors; skin conditions
            30                 111-119.  Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
            27                 121-129.  Heart, circulatory and blood conditions
             5                 131-139.  Allergies; hay fever; sinusitis; tonsillitis
             4                 141-149.  Endocrine, metabolic and nutritional conditions
             8                 151-159.  Digestive system (stomach, liver, gallbladder,
                                         kidney, bladder)
             7                 161-169.  Neurological and sensory conditions
                               171-179.  Digestive system (stomach, liver, gallbladder,
                                         kidney, bladder)
             1                 181-189.  Neurological and sensory conditions
            69                 191-196.  Miscellaneous
             1                 595-597.  Other symptoms
           188                     701.  No other care arrangements available
            34                     702.  Deteriorating health; health condition not
                                         specified
            43                     703.  To recover/rehab for injury/surgery
                                   990.  No text displayed
             4                     996.  None
             7                     997.  Other health condition
             9                     998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
           882                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview


==========================================================================================


VN314M2M            WHY ADMITTED - FINAL- 2- MASKED
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N314_

         Why had [he/she] been admitted to the nursing home?

         User note:  See Health Conditions Master Code for detailed codes.  Some
         categories have been collapsed to protect respondent confidentiality: 
         113-117=119, 181-183=189, 190-196=997.

         .................................................................................
                               101-103.  Cancers and tumors; skin conditions
            16                 111-119.  Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
            18                 121-129.  Heart, circulatory and blood conditions
             4                 131-139.  Allergies; hay fever; sinusitis; tonsillitis
             8                 141-149.  Endocrine, metabolic and nutritional conditions
             4                 151-159.  Digestive system (stomach, liver, gallbladder,
                                         kidney, bladder)
             4                 161-169.  Neurological and sensory conditions
                               171-179.  Digestive system (stomach, liver, gallbladder,
                                         kidney, bladder)
             4                 181-189.  Neurological and sensory conditions
            47                 191-196.  Miscellaneous
                               595-597.  Other symptoms
            23                     701.  No other care arrangements available
             8                     702.  Deteriorating health; health condition not
                                         specified
             3                     703.  To recover/rehab for injury/surgery
                                   990.  No text displayed
                                   996.  None
             1                     997.  Other health condition
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1190                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview


==========================================================================================


VN114               EVER PATIENT OVERNIGHT IN NURSING HOME
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N114_OverniteNH

         
             
         
         [Other than this nursing home stay and excluding / Excluding ] any hospice
         stays, ([[since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW  Month], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev
         Wave Iw Yr]/since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/in the last two
         years before her/his  death]]), had [she/he] been a patient overnight in a
         nursing home, convalescent home, or other long-term health care facility?

         .................................................................................
           248           1.  YES
          1075           5.  NO
             5           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N115_TimeOverNH := 1:
         
         IF (((ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTENG) OR (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTSPN)) AND
         ((PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME))) AND (N114_OverniteNH <>
         YES)
         
         ASK:
         
         NOT(IF (((ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTENG) OR (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTSPN)) AND
         ((PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INNURSINGHOME) OR
         (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME))) AND (N114_OverniteNH <>
         YES));
         IF N114_OverniteNH = YES;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN115               # TIMES SPENT OVERNIGHT IN NURSING HOME
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N115_TimeOverNH

         [Including [her/his] final stay, how/How] many different times was [she/he] a
         patient in a nursing home or other long-term care facility [in the last two
         years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]?

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            600        1          10          1.24          0.73     726
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             3          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N114_OverniteNH = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN116               NUM NIGHTS R SPENT OVERNIGHT IN NH
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N116_NiteOverNH

         [F1]--help
         
         [Altogether, how/How] many  nights  or months has [she/he] been a patient in a
                  nursing home [[since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW  Month], [PREV WAVE FIRST R
         IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw
         Yr]/in the last two years before her/his  death]]?
                 
                    IWER: ENTER 996 FOR CONTINUOUS SINCE ENTERED OR [[SINCE [PREV WAVE
         FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[PREV WAVE IW YR]/SINCE [PREV
         WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[PREV WAVE IW YR]/IN THE LAST TWO YEARS BEFORE HER/HIS 
         DEATH]]
                 
                   IWER: IF R ANSWERS IN MONTHS RATHER THAN NIGHTS, PRESS ENTER AND
         ANSWER IN MONTH FIELD
         
         Nights:
          Or
         Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            128        1         400         29.62         43.51    1154
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            35         996.  CONTINUOUS SINCE ENTERED
            12         998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1         999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N114_OverniteNH = YES;
         IF N116_NiteOverNH = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN117               NUM MOS R SPENT OVERNIGHT IN NH
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N117_MoOverNH

         
         [Altogether, how/How] many nights or  months  was [she/he] a patient in a
         nursing home [[since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW  Month], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW
         YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]/in
         the last two years before her/his  death]]?
         
         Nights:
          Or
          Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             71        1          36          7.56          7.94    1258
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             1          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN118               NH COSTS COVERED BY INSURANCE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N118_InsCovCost

         [F1]--Help
         
         [Have the costs for your nursing home stay(s) been completely covered by/Were
         the costs for your nursing home stay(s) completely covered by] insurance, mostly
         covered, only partially covered, or not covered at all by insurance?

         .................................................................................
           305           1.  COMPLETELY COVERED
            77           2.  MOSTLY COVERED
            81           3.  PARTIALLY COVERED
           114           5.  NOT COVERED AT ALL
             6           7.  [VOL] COSTS NOT SETTLED YET
            20           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           727       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF N118_InsCovCost <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN119               AMT PAID O-O-P NURSING HOME
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp

         [F1]--Help
         
         About how much did [he/she] pay out-of-pocket for nursing home bills [in the
         last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW
         YEAR]]?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
          INCLUDE any amount paid by others
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            214        1      200000      23131.29      39769.71    1032
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
                         0.  None; includes cost not settled yet
            81     9999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             3     9999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N120_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF N118_InsCovCost <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N119_AmtPayNHHosp <> EMPTY AND N119_AmtPayNHHosp <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN120               AMT PAID O-O-P NURSING HOME- MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N120_

         N120-N122 Unfolding Sequence
         Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X512

         .................................................................................
            31           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            10         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
            19       10001.  Value of Breakpoint
             7       20001.  Value of Breakpoint
             2       50000.  Value of Breakpoint
             9       50001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1246       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N121_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF N118_InsCovCost <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N119_AmtPayNHHosp <> EMPTY AND N119_AmtPayNHHosp <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN121               AMT PAID O-O-P NURSING HOME- MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N121_

         *

         .................................................................................
             2         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            11        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
            10       19999.  Value of Breakpoint
             7       49999.  Value of Breakpoint
             2       50000.  Value of Breakpoint
            44    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1246       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N122_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF N118_InsCovCost <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N119_AmtPayNHHosp <> EMPTY AND N119_AmtPayNHHosp <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN122               AMT PAID O-O-P NURSING HOME- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.N122_

         *

         .................................................................................
            38          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             2          99.  RF (Refused)
          1290       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN124_1             YEAR R MOVED TO NURSING HOME -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N124_YrMovInNH1

         Think back to the last time [since  R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two
         years] that [he/she] was a patient in a nursing home or other long-term care
         facility.
         In what year did [she/he] go into the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
           182               1998-2008.  Actual Value
             6                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1142                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF N124_YrMovInNH1 >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN123_1             MONTH R MOVED TO NURSING HOME -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N123_MoMovInNH1

         (What month was that?)
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
            14           1.  JAN
            16           2.  FEB
             9           3.  MAR
            13           4.  APR
            11           5.  MAY
            14           6.  JUN
            17           7.  JUL
            14           8.  AUG
            10           9.  SEP
            11          10.  OCT
            14          11.  NOV
             7          12.  DEC
             1          13.  WINTER
             2          14.  SPRING
             3          15.  SUMMER
             2          16.  FALL
             8          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1164       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) AND (piLPCNTR <
         piN115_TimeOverNH));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN126_1             YEAR R MOVED OUT OF NURSING HOME -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N126_YrMovOutNH1

         In what year did [she/he] move out of the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
           175               1998-2008.  Actual Value
             7                    9995.  Continuous since entered; R still in nursing
                                         home
             6                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1142                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) AND (piLPCNTR <
         piN115_TimeOverNH));
         IF N126_YrMovOutNH1 >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN125_1             MONTH R MOVED OUT OF NURSING HOME -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N125_MoMovOutNH1

         (What month was that?)
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
            18           1.  JAN
            12           2.  FEB
            11           3.  MAR
            12           4.  APR
            13           5.  MAY
             8           6.  JUN
            18           7.  JUL
            12           8.  AUG
            12           9.  SEP
            10          10.  OCT
            11          11.  NOV
             9          12.  DEC
             1          13.  WINTER
             1          14.  SPRING
             3          15.  SUMMER
             3          16.  FALL
             8          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1168       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN127_1             ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID START NH STAY- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N127_

         Think about [his/her] last stay at the nursing home or other long-term care
         facility.
         Was [FIRST NAME] eligible for (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) at the time
         [her/his] [first/second/last] nursing home stay started?

         .................................................................................
           187           1.  YES
            41           5.  NO
             4           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1098       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF N127_ = NO;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN128_1             ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID DURNG NH STAY- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N128_

         Did [she/he] become eligible for (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) during that
         nursing home stay?

         .................................................................................
            31           1.  YES
             9           5.  NO
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1289       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N129_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piN115_TimeOverNH > 1);
         
         
         *Assign N129_ := RHADMORETHAN1STAYINNHOMESINCELA:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF piN115_TimeOverNH > 1;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN129_1             BRNCHPNT-MORE THAN 1 NH STAY/ALL OTH- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N129_

         .................................................................................
            31           1.  R HAD MORE THAN 1 STAY IN NURSING HOME SINCE LAST WAVE
           201           2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1098       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF (((N127_ = YES) OR (N128_ = YES)) AND (((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND
         (piLPCNTR = piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND
         piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR = 3)))) AND
         ((PISecARelationsA028_RInNHome = NO) AND (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied
         <> INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN130_1             LOSE ELIGIBILITY-LAST NH STAY- 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N130_

         Did [she/he] lose [her /his  ] eligibility for (Medicaid/State name for
         Medicaid) when [she/he] was discharged from [her /his  ] (last) nursing home
         stay?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
            13           5.  NO
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1315       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND
         (piLPCNTR < 3)) OR ((piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH) AND (piLPCNTR <> 3))) OR
         ((((piLPCNTR = piN115_TimeOverNH) OR (piLPCNTR = 3)) AND
         (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME)) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN131_1             WHERE R LIVE AFTER NURSING HOME STAY -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N131_LiveAftNH1

         Where did [she/he] live after leaving the nursing home or health care facility?
         (Did [she/he] live alone, [with you only,/with [her /his  ][
         you/husband/wife/partner] only,] with one of [her /his  ] children and his or
         her own family, with other relatives, in a retirement center, or what?)

         .................................................................................
            32           1.  R LIVED BY HIM/HER SELF, ALONE
            35           2.  R LIVED WITH SPOUSE/PARTNER ONLY
            41           3.  R LIVED WITH CHILD AND CHILD'S FAMILY
             9           4.  R LIVED WITH OTHER RELATIVE(S)
             3           5.  R LIVED IN RETIREMENT CENTER
            68           6.  ANOTHER NURSING HOME, HOSPITAL,ASSISTED LIVING, REHAB CENTER
             8           7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1133       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN133_1             LIVE WITH WHICH CHILD AFTER NH STAY -1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[1].N133_WhiChldNH1

         (Which child is that?)
                 	
         
         If grandchild: (which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
            40                 041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
             1                     998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1289                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN124_2             YEAR R MOVED TO NURSING HOME -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N124_YrMovInNH1

         Think back to the last time [since  R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two
         years] that [he/she] was a patient in a nursing home or other long-term care
         facility.
         
         In what year did [she/he] go into the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
            48               2000-2008.  Actual Value
             3                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1279                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF N124_YrMovInNH1 >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN123_2             MONTH R MOVED TO NURSING HOME -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N123_MoMovInNH1

         (What month was that?)
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
             5           1.  JAN
             3           2.  FEB
             3           3.  MAR
             2           4.  APR
             3           5.  MAY
                         6.  JUN
             3           7.  JUL
             6           8.  AUG
             3           9.  SEP
             3          10.  OCT
             5          11.  NOV
             2          12.  DEC
                        13.  WINTER
                        14.  SPRING
             1          15.  SUMMER
             1          16.  FALL
             6          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1284       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) AND (piLPCNTR <
         piN115_TimeOverNH));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN126_2             YEAR R MOVED OUT OF NURSING HOME -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N126_YrMovOutNH1

         In what year did [she/he] move out of the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
            44               2000-2008.  Actual Value
             4                    9995.  Continuous since entered; R still in nursing
                                         home
             3                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1279                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) AND (piLPCNTR <
         piN115_TimeOverNH));
         IF N126_YrMovOutNH1 >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN125_2             MONTH R MOVED OUT OF NURSING HOME -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N125_MoMovOutNH1

         (What month was that?)
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
             4           1.  JAN
             3           2.  FEB
             1           3.  MAR
             3           4.  APR
             2           5.  MAY
             1           6.  JUN
             2           7.  JUL
             4           8.  AUG
             2           9.  SEP
             5          10.  OCT
             4          11.  NOV
             3          12.  DEC
                        13.  WINTER
                        14.  SPRING
             1          15.  SUMMER
             1          16.  FALL
             6          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1288       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN127_2             ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID START NH STAY- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N127_

         Think about [his/her] last stay at the nursing home or other long-term care
         facility.
         Was [FIRST NAME] eligible for (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) at the time
         [her/his] [first/second/last] nursing home stay started?

         .................................................................................
            29           1.  YES
             2           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1299       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF N127_ = NO;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN128_2             ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID DURNG NH STAY- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N128_

         Did [she/he] become eligible for (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) during that
         nursing home stay?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1328       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N129_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piN115_TimeOverNH > 1);
         
         
         *Assign N129_ := RHADMORETHAN1STAYINNHOMESINCELA:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF piN115_TimeOverNH > 1;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN129_2             BRNCHPNT-MORE THAN 1 NH STAY/ALL OTH-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N129_

         .................................................................................
            31           1.  R HAD MORE THAN 1 STAY IN NURSING HOME SINCE LAST WAVE
                         2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1299       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF (((N127_ = YES) OR (N128_ = YES)) AND (((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND
         (piLPCNTR = piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND
         piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR = 3)))) AND
         ((PISecARelationsA028_RInNHome = NO) AND (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied
         <> INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN130_2             LOSE ELIGIBILITY-LAST NH STAY- 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N130_

         Did [she/he] lose [her /his  ] eligibility for (Medicaid/State name for
         Medicaid) when [she/he] was discharged from [her /his  ] (last) nursing home
         stay?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
             7           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1323       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND
         (piLPCNTR < 3)) OR ((piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH) AND (piLPCNTR <> 3))) OR
         ((((piLPCNTR = piN115_TimeOverNH) OR (piLPCNTR = 3)) AND
         (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME)) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN131_2             WHERE R LIVE AFTER NURSING HOME STAY -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N131_LiveAftNH1

         Where did [she/he] live after leaving the nursing home or health care facility?
         (Did [she/he] live alone, [with you only,/with [her /his  ][
         you/husband/wife/partner] only,] with one of [her /his  ] children and his or
         her own family, with other relatives, in a retirement center, or what?)

         .................................................................................
             6           1.  R LIVED BY HIM/HER SELF, ALONE
            12           2.  R LIVED WITH SPOUSE/PARTNER ONLY
             9           3.  R LIVED WITH CHILD AND CHILD'S FAMILY
             3           4.  R LIVED WITH OTHER RELATIVE(S)
                         5.  R LIVED IN RETIREMENT CENTER
            18           6.  ANOTHER NURSING HOME, HOSPITAL,ASSISTED LIVING, REHAB CENTER
             1           7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1280       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN133_2             LIVE WITH WHICH CHILD AFTER NH STAY -2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[2].N133_WhiChldNH1

         (Which child is that?)
                 	
         
         If grandchild: (which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
             9                 041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1321                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN124_3             YEAR R MOVED TO NURSING HOME -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N124_YrMovInNH1

         Think back to the last time [since  R's LAST IW MONTH, YEAR/in the last two
         years] that [he/she] was a patient in a nursing home or other long-term care
         facility.
         
         In what year did [she/he] go into the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
            12               2006-2008.  Actual Value
             1                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1317                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF N124_YrMovInNH1 >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN123_3             MONTH R MOVED TO NURSING HOME -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N123_MoMovInNH1

         (What month was that?)
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
             2           1.  JAN
                         2.  FEB
                         3.  MAR
             1           4.  APR
                         5.  MAY
             1           6.  JUN
             1           7.  JUL
             2           8.  AUG
             1           9.  SEP
             1          10.  OCT
                        11.  NOV
             1          12.  DEC
                        13.  WINTER
                        14.  SPRING
                        15.  SUMMER
             1          16.  FALL
             1          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1318       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) AND (piLPCNTR <
         piN115_TimeOverNH));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN126_3             YEAR R MOVED OUT OF NURSING HOME -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 4   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N126_YrMovOutNH1

         In what year did [she/he] move out of the nursing home or health care facility?
         
         Year:

         .................................................................................
            12               2006-2008.  Actual Value
                                  9995.  Continuous since entered; R still in nursing
                                         home
             1                    9998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                  9999.  RF (Refused)
          1317                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)) OR ((piN115_TimeOverNH
         > 1) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE)) AND ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) OR (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013))) AND
         ((((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND (piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR
         (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR <
         3))) OR ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME)));
         IF (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME) OR
         ((SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME) AND (piLPCNTR <
         piN115_TimeOverNH));
         IF N126_YrMovOutNH1 >= Init.A062T2YrsAgo_A;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN125_3             MONTH R MOVED OUT OF NURSING HOME -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N125_MoMovOutNH1

         (What month was that?)
         
         Month:

         .................................................................................
                         1.  JAN
             1           2.  FEB
             1           3.  MAR
                         4.  APR
             1           5.  MAY
             1           6.  JUN
             1           7.  JUL
                         8.  AUG
             3           9.  SEP
                        10.  OCT
             1          11.  NOV
                        12.  DEC
                        13.  WINTER
                        14.  SPRING
                        15.  SUMMER
             1          16.  FALL
             2          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1318       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN127_3             ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID START NH STAY- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N127_

         Think about [his/her] last stay at the nursing home or other long-term care
         facility.
         Was [FIRST NAME] eligible for (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) at the time
         [her/his] [first/second/last] nursing home stay started?

         .................................................................................
            10           1.  YES
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1320       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF N127_ = NO;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN128_3             ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID DURNG NH STAY- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N128_

         Did [she/he] become eligible for (Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) during that
         nursing home stay?

         .................................................................................
                         1.  YES
                         5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         *Assign N129_ := ALLOTHS:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         *NOT(ELSE)*(IF piN115_TimeOverNH > 1);
         
         
         *Assign N129_ := RHADMORETHAN1STAYINNHOMESINCELA:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF piN115_TimeOverNH > 1;
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN129_3             BRNCHPNT-MORE THAN 1 NH STAY/ALL OTH-3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N129_

         .................................................................................
            10           1.  R HAD MORE THAN 1 STAY IN NURSING HOME SINCE LAST WAVE
                         2.  ALL OTHERS
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1320       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF piGovCoverN005_ = YES;
         IF (((N127_ = YES) OR (N128_ = YES)) AND (((piN115_TimeOverNH <= 3) AND
         (piLPCNTR = piN115_TimeOverNH)) OR (((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND
         piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND (piLPCNTR = 3)))) AND
         ((PISecARelationsA028_RInNHome = NO) AND (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied
         <> INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN130_3             LOSE ELIGIBILITY-LAST NH STAY- 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N130_

         Did [she/he] lose [her /his  ] eligibility for (Medicaid/State name for
         Medicaid) when [she/he] was discharged from [her /his  ] (last) nursing home
         stay?

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1328       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N114_OverniteNH = YES) OR (SecA.ContinuInterview.A124_PlaceDied =
         INNURSINGHOME)) OR (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome = YESNURSINGHOME);
         IF piLPCNTR <= piN115_TimeOverNH;
         IF ((((piN115_TimeOverNH > 3) AND piN115_TimeOverNH <> NONRESPONSE) AND
         (piLPCNTR < 3)) OR ((piLPCNTR < piN115_TimeOverNH) AND (piLPCNTR <> 3))) OR
         ((((piLPCNTR = piN115_TimeOverNH) OR (piLPCNTR = 3)) AND
         (SecA.Relations.A167_A028_RInNHome <> YESNURSINGHOME)) AND
         (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied <> INNURSINGHOME));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN131_3             WHERE R LIVE AFTER NURSING HOME STAY -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N131_LiveAftNH1

         Where did [she/he] live after leaving the nursing home or health care facility?
         (Did [she/he] live alone, [with you only,/with [her /his  ][
         you/husband/wife/partner] only,] with one of [her /his  ] children and his or
         her own family, with other relatives, in a retirement center, or what?)

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  R LIVED BY HIM/HER SELF, ALONE
             5           2.  R LIVED WITH SPOUSE/PARTNER ONLY
             1           3.  R LIVED WITH CHILD AND CHILD'S FAMILY
                         4.  R LIVED WITH OTHER RELATIVE(S)
                         5.  R LIVED IN RETIREMENT CENTER
             6           6.  ANOTHER NURSING HOME, HOSPITAL,ASSISTED LIVING, REHAB CENTER
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             1           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1316       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN133_3             LIVE WITH WHICH CHILD AFTER NH STAY -3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.NHomeStay.MedicaidNHomeStay[3].N133_WhiChldNH1

         (Which child is that?)
                 	
         
         If grandchild: (which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
             1                 041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1329                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN315               HOSPICE- DAYS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N315_

         [Earlier you told me that [Rs First Name] died while in a hospice.]
         
         How long had [she/he] been a patient in that hospice before [her/his] death?
         
         # Days:
         Or
         # Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            119        1          75          8.76         11.17    1208
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             3         998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                       999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE;
         IF N315_ = EMPTY OR (N315_ = DONTKNOW);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN316               HOSPICE-  NUMBER MONTHS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N316_

         [Earlier you told me that [R's FIRST NAME] died while in a hospice.] How long
         had [she/he] been a patient in that hospice before [her/his] death?
         
         # Days:
         Or
         #Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             18        1           9          3.56          2.50    1310
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             2          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


VN320               SINCE LAST IW- HOSPICE PATIENT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N320_

         [In addition to that hospice stay, [in the last two years/since [Month], [PREV
         WAVE IW YEAR]]/[In the last two years/Since [Month], [PREV WAVE IW YEAR]]] , had
         [she/he] been a patient overnight in a hospice?

         .................................................................................
            64           1.  YES
          1254           5.  NO
            11           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             1       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N320_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN321               HOSPICE PATIENT # TIMES
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N321_

         [Including [her/his] final stay, how/How] many different times was [she/he] a
         patient in a hospice [in the last two years/since [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]?

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             63        1          10          1.30          1.20    1266
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             1          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N320_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN322               SINCE LAST IW- HOSPICE # NIGHTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N322_

         [Altogether, how/How] many nights was [she/he] a patient in a hospice [in the
         last two years/since [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]?
         
         USE 996 for continuous since entered or [in the last two years/since [PREV WAVE
         IW [MONTH, ]YEAR] 
         
         Nights:
         Or
         
         Months:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             57        1         100         11.14         18.21    1269
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
             1         996.  CONTINUOUS SINCE ENTERED
             3         998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                       999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N320_ = YES;
         IF N322_ = EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN323               SINCE LAST IW- HOSPICE # MONTHS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N323_

         [Altogether, how/How] How many nights was [she/he] a patient in a hospice [in
         the last two years/since [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]?
         
         USE 996 for continuous since entered or [in the last two years/since [PREV WAVE
         IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]
         
         Nights:
         Or
         
         Months:

         .................................................................................
             3                     1-3.  Actual Value
                                   996.  CONTINUOUS SINCE ENTERED
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1327                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN324               HOSPICE STAY COV BY INSURANCE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N324_

         Were the costs for [her/his] hospice stay(s) completely covered by health
         insurance, mostly covered, only partially covered, or not covered at all by
         insurance?

         .................................................................................
           156           1.  COMPLETELY COVERED
            14           2.  MOSTLY COVERED
             5           3.  PARTIALLY COVERED
            10           5.  NOT COVERED AT ALL
             1           7.  [VOL] COSTS NOT SETTLED YET
             7           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1137       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N324_ <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN328               OOP COSTS- HOSPICE- AMT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N328_

         About how much did [she/he] pay out-of-pocket for hospice bills [in the last two
         years/since [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]?
         
          DO NOT PROBE DK/RF
         
          Include any amounts paid by others 
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             18        0       25000       2494.44       6100.48    1293
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            19     9999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                   9999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N329_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N324_ <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N328_ <> EMPTY AND N328_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN329               OOP COSTS- HOSPICE- MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N329_

         N329 - N331 Unfolding Sequence
         Question text: Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES:  3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X511

         .................................................................................
            10           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         500.  Value of Breakpoint
             2         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
             4       10001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1311       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N330_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N324_ <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N328_ <> EMPTY AND N328_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN330               OOP COSTS- HOSPICE- MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N330_

         *

         .................................................................................
             4         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         500.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       19999.  Value of Breakpoint
             6    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1311       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N331_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (PISecAContinuInterviewA124_PlaceDied = INHOSPICE) OR (N320_ = YES);
         IF N324_ <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N328_ <> EMPTY AND N328_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN331               OOP COSTS- HOSPICE- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.Hospice.N331_

         *

         .................................................................................
             9          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1321       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN147               # TIMES SEEN DR- PREV IW/2 YRS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N147_TimeSeeDoc

         [F1]--help
         
         [Aside from any hospital stays, how/Aside from any outpatient surgery, how/Aside
         from any hospital stays and outpatient surgery, how/How] many times did [he/she]
         see or talk to a medical doctor about [his/her] health, including emergency room
         or clinic visits [in the last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH],
         [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]?
         
          USE zero for none

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            934        0         900         20.76         43.56       2
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
           393         998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1         999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N147_TimeSeeDoc = NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN148               NUMBER TIMES SEEN DOCTOR 20X
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N148_TimeSeeDoc20

         Did it amount to less than 20 times, more than 20 times, or what?

         .................................................................................
           107           1.  LESS THAN 20 TIMES
            35           3.  ABOUT 20 TIMES
           190           5.  MORE THAN 20 TIMES
            62           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           936       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N147_TimeSeeDoc = NONRESPONSE;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 <> ABT20TIMES;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 <> MORETHAN20TIMES;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN149               NUMBER TIMES SEEN DOCTOR 5X
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N149_TimeSeeDoc5

         Did it amount to less than 5 times, more than 5 times, or what?

         .................................................................................
            16           1.  LESS THAN 5 TIMES
            10           3.  ABOUT 5 TIMES
            71           5.  MORE THAN 5 TIMES
            10           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1223       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N147_TimeSeeDoc = NONRESPONSE;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 <> ABT20TIMES;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 <> MORETHAN20TIMES;
         IF (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 <> ABT5TIMES) AND (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 <> MORETHAN5TIMES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN150               HAS R SOUGHT DOC ADVICE IN PAST 2 YRS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N150_DocAdvPast2Yrs

         
         Do you think [she/he] saw a medical doctor about [her/his] health at least once
         [[since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW  Month], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw
         Yr]/since [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]/[Prev Wave Iw Yr]?

         .................................................................................
            78           1.  YES
             1           5.  NO
             9           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1242       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N147_TimeSeeDoc = NONRESPONSE;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 <> ABT20TIMES;
         IF N148_TimeSeeDoc20 = MORETHAN20TIMES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN151               R SEEK DOC ADVICE 50X
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N151_SkDocAdv50

         Did it amount to less than 50 times, more than 50 times, or what?

         .................................................................................
            78           1.  LESS THAN 50 TIMES
            26           3.  ABOUT 50 TIMES
            73           5.  MORE THAN 50 TIMES
            13           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1140       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N150_DocAdvPast2Yrs = YES) OR (((((N147_TimeSeeDoc <> 0) AND
         (N147_TimeSeeDoc = RESPONSE)) OR (N148_TimeSeeDoc20 = ABT20TIMES)) OR
         (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = ABT5TIMES)) OR (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = MORETHAN5TIMES))) OR
         N151_SkDocAdv50 <> EMPTY;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN152               DOCTOR VISITS COVERED BY INSURANCE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N152_VisitCovIns

         [F1]--Help
         
         Were the costs for [his/her] doctor or clinic visit(s) completely covered by
         health insurance, mostly covered, only partially covered, or not covered at all
         by insurance?

         .................................................................................
           735           1.  COMPLETELY COVERED
           365           2.  MOSTLY COVERED
            80           3.  PARTIALLY COVERED
            23           5.  NOT COVERED AT ALL
             3           7.  [VOL] COSTS NOT SETTLED YET
            41           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
            83       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((N150_DocAdvPast2Yrs = YES) OR (((((N147_TimeSeeDoc <> 0) AND
         (N147_TimeSeeDoc = RESPONSE)) OR (N148_TimeSeeDoc20 = ABT20TIMES)) OR
         (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = ABT5TIMES)) OR (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = MORETHAN5TIMES))) OR
         N151_SkDocAdv50 <> EMPTY;
         IF N152_VisitCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN156               AMT PAY O-O-P FOR DOC VISITS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit

         [F1]--Help
         
         About how much did [he/she] pay out-of-pocket for doctor or clinic visits [in
         the last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW
         YEAR]]?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            275        0       15000        758.23       1552.69     818
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
           236     9999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1     9999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N157_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF ((N150_DocAdvPast2Yrs = YES) OR (((((N147_TimeSeeDoc <> 0) AND
         (N147_TimeSeeDoc = RESPONSE)) OR (N148_TimeSeeDoc20 = ABT20TIMES)) OR
         (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = ABT5TIMES)) OR (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = MORETHAN5TIMES))) OR
         N151_SkDocAdv50 <> EMPTY;
         IF N152_VisitCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N156_AmtOOPVisit <> EMPTY AND N156_AmtOOPVisit <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN157               AMT PAY O-O-P FOR DOC VISITS - MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N157_

         N157-N159 Unfolding Sequence 
         Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $2,000, $5,000, $10,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X515

         .................................................................................
           112           0.  Value of Breakpoint
            17         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            29         501.  Value of Breakpoint
            13        2000.  Value of Breakpoint
            27        2001.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
            30        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       10000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       10001.  Value of Breakpoint
             2       20000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       20001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1093       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N158_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF ((N150_DocAdvPast2Yrs = YES) OR (((((N147_TimeSeeDoc <> 0) AND
         (N147_TimeSeeDoc = RESPONSE)) OR (N148_TimeSeeDoc20 = ABT20TIMES)) OR
         (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = ABT5TIMES)) OR (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = MORETHAN5TIMES))) OR
         N151_SkDocAdv50 <> EMPTY;
         IF N152_VisitCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N156_AmtOOPVisit <> EMPTY AND N156_AmtOOPVisit <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN158               AMT PAY O-O-P FOR DOC VISITS - MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N158_

         *

         .................................................................................
            42         499.  Value of Breakpoint
            17         500.  Value of Breakpoint
            35        1999.  Value of Breakpoint
            13        2000.  Value of Breakpoint
            31        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
            10        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       10000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       19999.  Value of Breakpoint
             2       20000.  Value of Breakpoint
            81    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1093       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N159_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF ((N150_DocAdvPast2Yrs = YES) OR (((((N147_TimeSeeDoc <> 0) AND
         (N147_TimeSeeDoc = RESPONSE)) OR (N148_TimeSeeDoc20 = ABT20TIMES)) OR
         (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = ABT5TIMES)) OR (N149_TimeSeeDoc5 = MORETHAN5TIMES))) OR
         N151_SkDocAdv50 <> EMPTY;
         IF N152_VisitCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N156_AmtOOPVisit <> EMPTY AND N156_AmtOOPVisit <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN159               AMT PAY O-O-P FOR DOC VISITS - RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.DocVisit.N159_

         *

         .................................................................................
            98          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)
          1231       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N175_TkMedsReg := MEDICATIONSKNOWN:
         
         IF ((((((piSecCBloodpressureC006_HBPMeds = YES) OR
         (piSecCDiabetesC011_DiabetesMeds = YES)) OR (piSecCDiabetesC012_DiabetesInsulin
         = YES)) OR (piSecCHeartAttackC046_AnginaMeds = YES)) OR
         (piSecCHeartAttackC050_HeartFailMeds = YES)) OR (piSecCStrokeC060_StrokeMeds =
         YES)) OR (piSecCPsychiatricC068_PsychMeds = YES)
         
         ASK:
         
         NOT(IF ((((((piSecCBloodpressureC006_HBPMeds = YES) OR
         (piSecCDiabetesC011_DiabetesMeds = YES)) OR (piSecCDiabetesC012_DiabetesInsulin
         = YES)) OR (piSecCHeartAttackC046_AnginaMeds = YES)) OR
         (piSecCHeartAttackC050_HeartFailMeds = YES)) OR (piSecCStrokeC060_StrokeMeds =
         YES)) OR (piSecCPsychiatricC068_PsychMeds = YES));
         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN175               TAKE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS REGULARLY
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PrescpDrug.N175_TkMedsReg

         [F1]--help
         
         Was [he/she] regularly taking any prescription medications before [her/his]
         death?

         .................................................................................
          1238           1.  YES
            78           5.  NO
                         7.  MEDICATIONS KNOWN
            12           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             2       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N175_TkMedsReg <> NO) AND N175_TkMedsReg <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN176               DRUG COSTS COVERED BY INSURANCE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PrescpDrug.N176_MedsCovIns

         [F1]--Help
         
         [Earlier you said you are taking prescription medications.]
         Were the costs of [her/his] prescription medications completely covered by
         health insurance, mostly covered, only partially covered, or not covered at all
         by insurance?

         .................................................................................
           413           1.  COMPLETELY COVERED
           479           2.  MOSTLY COVERED
           233           3.  PARTIALLY COVERED
            70           5.  NOT COVERED AT ALL
             1           7.  [VOL] COSTS NOT SETTLED YET
            42           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
            92       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (N175_TkMedsReg <> NO) AND N175_TkMedsReg <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF N176_MedsCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN180               AMT PAY O-O-P RX DRUGS PER MONTH
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 5   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds

         [F1]--help
         
         On average, about how much did [she/he] pay out-of-pocket per month for these
         prescriptions [in the last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV
         WAVE FIRST R IW YEAR]]?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount per month:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            565        0        5000        160.48        343.84     505
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
           259       99998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1       99999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N181_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (N175_TkMedsReg <> NO) AND N175_TkMedsReg <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF N176_MedsCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N180_AmtOOPMeds <> EMPTY AND N180_AmtOOPMeds <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN181               AMT PAY O-O-P RX DRUGS PER MONTH- MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 5   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PrescpDrug.N181_

         N181-N183 Unfolding Sequence 
         Did it amount to less than $____ per month, more than $____ per month, or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $20, $40, $100, $200, $500
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $40, $100, $200
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X517

         .................................................................................
            82           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             2          20.  Value of Breakpoint
            10          21.  Value of Breakpoint
             9          40.  Value of Breakpoint
            38          41.  Value of Breakpoint
            22         100.  Value of Breakpoint
            56         101.  Value of Breakpoint
            13         200.  Value of Breakpoint
            17         201.  Value of Breakpoint
             6         500.  Value of Breakpoint
             5         501.  Value of Breakpoint
          1070       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N182_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (N175_TkMedsReg <> NO) AND N175_TkMedsReg <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF N176_MedsCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N180_AmtOOPMeds <> EMPTY AND N180_AmtOOPMeds <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN182               AMT PAY O-O-P RX DRUGS PER MONTH- MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PrescpDrug.N182_

         *

         .................................................................................
             4          19.  Value of Breakpoint
             2          20.  Value of Breakpoint
            12          39.  Value of Breakpoint
             9          40.  Value of Breakpoint
            38          99.  Value of Breakpoint
            22         100.  Value of Breakpoint
            34         199.  Value of Breakpoint
            13         200.  Value of Breakpoint
            16         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             6         500.  Value of Breakpoint
           104    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1070       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N183_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (N175_TkMedsReg <> NO) AND N175_TkMedsReg <> NONRESPONSE;
         IF N176_MedsCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N180_AmtOOPMeds <> EMPTY AND N180_AmtOOPMeds <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN183               AMT PAY O-O-P RX DRUGS PER MONTH- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.PrescpDrug.N183_

         *

         .................................................................................
           111          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)
          1218       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013) OR ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) AND (piN116_NiteOverNH = 996.00000000000013));

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN189               USED HOME HEALTH SVC- PREV IW/2 YRS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.InHomeCare.N189_HomeHlthSvc

         [F1]--help
         
         [In the last two years/Since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R
         IW YEAR]] , did any medically-trained person come to [her/his] home to help
         [her/him]?
         
          We only want to include help given to R, not help for R when R is a caregiver
         for someone else
         
         Def: (Medically-trained persons include professional nurses, visiting nurse's
         aides, physical or occupational therapists, chemotherapists, and respiratory
         oxygen therapists.)

         .................................................................................
           560           1.  YES
           725           5.  NO
            14           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
            30       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013) OR ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) AND (piN116_NiteOverNH = 996.00000000000013));
         IF N189_HomeHlthSvc = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN190               HOME HEALTH SERVICE COST COVERED BY INS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.InHomeCare.N190_HHSvcCovIns

         [F1]--Help
         
         Were the costs of [her/his] home medical care completely covered by health
         insurance, mostly covered, only partially covered, or not covered at all by
         insurance?

         .................................................................................
           444           1.  COMPLETELY COVERED
            47           2.  MOSTLY COVERED
            23           3.  PARTIALLY COVERED
            31           5.  NOT COVERED AT ALL
             1           7.  [VOL] COSTS NOT SETTLED YET
            13           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
           770       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013) OR ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) AND (piN116_NiteOverNH = 996.00000000000013));
         IF N189_HomeHlthSvc = YES;
         IF N190_HHSvcCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN194               AMT PAY O-O-P HOME HEALTH SVC
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS

         [F1]--help
         
         About how much did [he/she] pay out-of-pocket for in-home medical care [in the
         last two years/since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW
         YEAR]]?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             68        0      300000       8291.15      37944.88    1214
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            47      999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1      999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N195_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013) OR ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) AND (piN116_NiteOverNH = 996.00000000000013));
         IF N189_HomeHlthSvc = YES;
         IF N190_HHSvcCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N194_AmtPayOOPHHS <> EMPTY AND N194_AmtPayOOPHHS <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN195               AMT PAY O-O-P HOME HEALTH SVC - MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.InHomeCare.N195_

         N195-N197 Unfolding Sequence 
         Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $2,000, $5,000, $10,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X518

         .................................................................................
            24           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             4         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        2000.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        2001.  Value of Breakpoint
            13        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       10000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       20001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1282       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N196_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013) OR ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) AND (piN116_NiteOverNH = 996.00000000000013));
         IF N189_HomeHlthSvc = YES;
         IF N190_HHSvcCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N194_AmtPayOOPHHS <> EMPTY AND N194_AmtPayOOPHHS <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN196               AMT PAY O-O-P HOME HEALTH SVC - MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.InHomeCare.N196_

         *

         .................................................................................
             5         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             7        1999.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        2000.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       10000.  Value of Breakpoint
            26    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1282       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N197_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF (piN116_NiteOverNH <> 996.00000000000013) OR ((piX008AInNHome_V <>
         INNURSINGHOME) AND (piN116_NiteOverNH = 996.00000000000013));
         IF N189_HomeHlthSvc = YES;
         IF N190_HHSvcCovIns <> COMPLETELYCOVRD;
         IF N194_AmtPayOOPHHS <> EMPTY AND N194_AmtPayOOPHHS <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN197               AMT PAY O-O-P HOME HEALTH SVC - RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.InHomeCare.N197_

         *

         .................................................................................
            29          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)
          1300       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN202               USED OTHER HEALTH SVC- PREV IW/2 YRS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N202_UseOthSvc

         READ slowly
         
         [In the last two years/Since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R
         IW YEAR]], did [he/she] use any special facility or service which we haven't
         talked about, such as: an adult care center, a social worker, an outpatient
         rehabilitation program, or transportation or meals for the elderly or disabled?

         .................................................................................
           279           1.  YES
          1036           5.  NO
            13           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             2       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N202_UseOthSvc = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN203               OTHER HEALTH SVC PAID BY R/SP/P
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N203_OthSvcCovIns

         Did [he/she] [or/ or her/his] [ you/husband/wife/partner] have to pay for any of
         these services?

         .................................................................................
            69           1.  YES
           204           5.  NO
             6           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1051       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N202_UseOthSvc = YES;
         IF N203_OthSvcCovIns = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN239               AMT PAY O-O-P OTHER HEALTH SERVICE
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N239_OthSvcCost

         Altogether, about how much did [he/she] have to pay?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             48        1       14400       1411.31       2677.53    1261
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            21     9999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                   9999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N246_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N202_UseOthSvc = YES;
         IF N203_OthSvcCovIns = YES;
         IF N239_OthSvcCost <> EMPTY AND N239_OthSvcCost <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN246               AMT PAY O-O-P OTHER HEALTH SERVICE- MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 7   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N246_

         N246-N248 Unfolding Sequence
         Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $1,000, $5,000, $10,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X519

         .................................................................................
            14           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        1001.  Value of Breakpoint
             1        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             1        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1310       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N247_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N202_UseOthSvc = YES;
         IF N203_OthSvcCovIns = YES;
         IF N239_OthSvcCost <> EMPTY AND N239_OthSvcCost <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN247               AMT PAY O-O-P OTHER HEALTH SERVICE- MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N247_

         *

         .................................................................................
             7         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         999.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             7    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1310       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N248_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N202_UseOthSvc = YES;
         IF N203_OthSvcCovIns = YES;
         IF N239_OthSvcCost <> EMPTY AND N239_OthSvcCost <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN248               AMT PAY O-O-P OTHER HEALTH SVC- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N248_

         *

         .................................................................................
             1          97.  Data Not Available
             8          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1321       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN332               OTHER OOP MEDICAL EXPENSES
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N332_

         Aside from the medical expenses we already mentioned, did [R's FIRST NAME] have
         any other out-of-pocket medical expenses, that is, expenses not covered by
         insurance, such as medications, special food, equipment such as a special bed or
         chair, visits by doctors or other health professionals, or other costs?

         .................................................................................
           277           1.  YES
          1022           5.  NO
            29           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
             2       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N332_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN333               OTHER OOP COSTS- AMT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N333_

         About how much did [she/he] pay out-of-pocket for these expenses [in the last
         two years/since [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            209        0      300000       2912.04      21770.98    1053
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            67      999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1      999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N334_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N332_ = YES;
         IF N333_ <> EMPTY AND N333_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN334               OTHER OOP COSTS- MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N334_

         N334-N336 Unfolding Sequence
         Question text: Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $1,000, $5,000, $10,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X520

         .................................................................................
            25           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             6         500.  Value of Breakpoint
             3         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             6        1000.  Value of Breakpoint
            15        1001.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             4        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
             2       10001.  Value of Breakpoint
             3       20001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1263       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N335_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N332_ = YES;
         IF N333_ <> EMPTY AND N333_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN335               OTHER OOP COSTS- MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N335_

         *

         .................................................................................
             9         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             6         500.  Value of Breakpoint
             5         999.  Value of Breakpoint
             6        1000.  Value of Breakpoint
            17        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
             1       19999.  Value of Breakpoint
            17    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1263       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N336_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N332_ = YES;
         IF N333_ <> EMPTY AND N333_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN336               OTHER OOP COSTS- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.OthHealthCare.N336_

         *

         .................................................................................
             1          97.  Data Not Available
            19          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1          99.  RF (Refused)
          1309       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N204_AssgnHospCost := 0:
         
         NOT(IF HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = RESPONSE);
         NOT(IF ((HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = DONTKNOW) OR
         (HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = REFUSAL)) AND (HospitalStay.N107_ =
         RESPONSE));
         
         ASSIGN:
         N204_AssgnHospCost := HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost:
         
         IF HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = RESPONSE;
         
         ASSIGN:
         N204_AssgnHospCost := HospitalStay.N107_:
         
         NOT(IF HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = RESPONSE);
         IF ((HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = DONTKNOW) OR
         (HospitalStay.N106_AmtOOPHospCost = REFUSAL)) AND (HospitalStay.N107_ =
         RESPONSE);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN204               ASSIGN HOSPITAL COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N204_AssgnHospCost

         User Note:  N106 and N107 are used to calculate VN204.

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0       90440       1184.51       5648.84       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N205_AssgnNHCost := 0:
         
         NOT(IF NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp = RESPONSE);
         NOT(IF ((NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp = DONTKNOW) OR (NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp
         = REFUSAL)) AND (NHomeStay.N120_ = RESPONSE));
         
         ASSIGN:
         N205_AssgnNHCost := NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp:
         
         IF NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp = RESPONSE;
         
         ASSIGN:
         N205_AssgnNHCost := NHomeStay.N120_:
         
         NOT(IF NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp = RESPONSE);
         IF ((NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp = DONTKNOW) OR (NHomeStay.N119_AmtPayNHHosp =
         REFUSAL)) AND (NHomeStay.N120_ = RESPONSE);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN205               ASSIGN NURSING HOME COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N205_AssgnNHCost

         User Note: N119 and N120 are used to calculate VN205.

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0      200000       4209.04      18234.86       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N207_AssgnDocVstCost := 0:
         
         NOT(IF DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit = RESPONSE);
         NOT(IF ((DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit = DONTKNOW) OR (DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit =
         REFUSAL)) AND (DocVisit.N157_ = RESPONSE));
         
         ASSIGN:
         N207_AssgnDocVstCost := DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit:
         
         IF DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit = RESPONSE;
         
         ASSIGN:
         N207_AssgnDocVstCost := DocVisit.N157_:
         
         NOT(IF DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit = RESPONSE);
         IF ((DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit = DONTKNOW) OR (DocVisit.N156_AmtOOPVisit =
         REFUSAL)) AND (DocVisit.N157_ = RESPONSE);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN207               ASSIGN DOCTOR VISIT COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N207_AssgnDocVstCost

         User Note: N156 and N157 are used to calculate VN207.

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0       20001        421.29       1504.05       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N209_AssgnPresCost := 0:
         
         NOT(IF PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds = RESPONSE);
         NOT(IF ((PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds = DONTKNOW) OR (PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds =
         REFUSAL)) AND (PrescpDrug.N181_ = RESPONSE));
         
         ASSIGN:
         N209_AssgnPresCost := PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds:
         
         IF PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds = RESPONSE;
         
         ASSIGN:
         N209_AssgnPresCost := PrescpDrug.N181_:
         
         NOT(IF PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds = RESPONSE);
         IF ((PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds = DONTKNOW) OR (PrescpDrug.N180_AmtOOPMeds =
         REFUSAL)) AND (PrescpDrug.N181_ = RESPONSE);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN209               ASSIGN PRESCRIPTION COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N209_AssgnPresCost

         User Note: N180 and N181 are used to calculate VN209.

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0        5000         84.26        240.02       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N210_AssgnHomeHCCost := 0:
         
         NOT(IF InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS = RESPONSE);
         NOT(IF ((InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS = DONTKNOW) OR
         (InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS = REFUSAL)) AND (InHomeCare.N195_ = RESPONSE));
         
         ASSIGN:
         N210_AssgnHomeHCCost := InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS:
         
         IF InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS = RESPONSE;
         
         ASSIGN:
         N210_AssgnHomeHCCost := InHomeCare.N195_:
         
         NOT(IF InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS = RESPONSE);
         IF ((InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS = DONTKNOW) OR (InHomeCare.N194_AmtPayOOPHHS =
         REFUSAL)) AND (InHomeCare.N195_ = RESPONSE);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN210               ASSIGN IN-HOME HEALTH CARE COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N210_AssgnHomeHCCost

         User Note: N194 and N195 are used to calculate VN210.

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0      300000        504.38       8745.63       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


VN211               TOTAL O-O-P FOR MAJOR MEDICAL COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N211_TotMajMedExp

         User Note: VN211 = N204 + N205 + N207 + N209 + N210

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
           1330        0      365802       6475.76      22681.47       0
         -----------------------------------------------------------------


==========================================================================================


VN212               HELP PAY HEALTH CARE COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N212_HelpPayHCCost

         Besides any costs covered by insurance, did anyone help [her/him] [  and / and
         her/his ] [ you/husband/wife/partner] pay for [her/his] health care costs [In
         the last two years/Since  [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW MONTH], [PREV WAVE FIRST R IW
         YEAR]], or help [her/him] pay the cost of health insurance or for long-term care
         insurance?

         .................................................................................
           113           1.  YES
          1205           5.  NO
             9           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
             2       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF N212_HelpPayHCCost = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN213               WHO HELP PAY HEALTH CARE COSTS
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N213_WhoHelpPayHCCost

         Was that a [child or other] relative of [[R's FIRST NAME]'s /hers/his ] [or
         [you/[her/his] [husband/wife/partner]] ], or was that someone else?

         .................................................................................
            97           1.  CHILD/CHILD-IN-LAW/GRANDCHILD
            11           2.  OTHER RELATIVE
             5           3.  SOMEONE ELSE
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1217       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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VN214M1             WHICH CHILD PAY HEALTH CARE COSTS-1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N214AWhiChldPayHC[1]

         (Which child was that?)
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          ACCEPT more than 1 child only after probe: Which child helped the most?
         
         If grandchild: (Which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
            87                 041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
             9                     993.  ALL CHILDREN EQUALLY
             1                     998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1233                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


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VN214M2             WHICH CHILD PAY HEALTH CARE COSTS-2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N214AWhiChldPayHC[2]

         (Which child was that?)
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          ACCEPT more than 1 child only after probe: Which child helped the most?
         
         If grandchild: (Which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
            10                 041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
                                   993.  ALL CHILDREN EQUALLY
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1320                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


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VN214M3             WHICH CHILD PAY HEALTH CARE COSTS-3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N214AWhiChldPayHC[3]

         (Which child was that?)
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          ACCEPT more than 1 child only after probe: Which child helped the most?
         
         If grandchild: (Which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
             1                 041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
                                   993.  ALL CHILDREN EQUALLY
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1329                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


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VN214M4             WHICH CHILD PAY HEALTH CARE COSTS-4
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Character  Width: 3   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N214AWhiChldPayHC[4]

         (Which child was that?)
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          ACCEPT more than 1 child only after probe: Which child helped the most?
         
         If grandchild: (Which of [her /his  ] children is the parent of that
         grandchild?)

         .................................................................................
                               041-990.  Other Person Number
                                   992.  DECEASED CHILD
                                   993.  ALL CHILDREN EQUALLY
                                   998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                                   999.  RF (Refused)
          1330                   Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data
                                         Missing


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         ASK:
         
         IF N212_HelpPayHCCost = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN215               AMT OF OTHER HELP
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N215_AmtOthHelp

         [F1]--Help
         
         Altogether, about how much money did that help amount to?
         
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
             75       30       80000       4061.36      10780.10    1217
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            36      999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             2      999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N216_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N212_HelpPayHCCost = YES;
         IF N215_AmtOthHelp <> EMPTY AND N215_AmtOthHelp <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN216               AMT OF OTHER HELP - MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N216_

         N216-N218 Unfolding Sequence
         Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 2Up1Down, 1Up2Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $500, $1,000, $3,000, $10,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $1,000, $3,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or {NOT 1} AT X503

         .................................................................................
            11           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         501.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        1000.  Value of Breakpoint
             9        1001.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        3000.  Value of Breakpoint
             8        3001.  Value of Breakpoint
             3       10001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1292       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


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         ASSIGN:
         N217_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N212_HelpPayHCCost = YES;
         IF N215_AmtOthHelp <> EMPTY AND N215_AmtOthHelp <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN217               AMT OF OTHER HELP - MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N217_

         *

         .................................................................................
             2         499.  Value of Breakpoint
             1         999.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        1000.  Value of Breakpoint
             8        2999.  Value of Breakpoint
             3        3000.  Value of Breakpoint
             8        9999.  Value of Breakpoint
            13    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1292       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N218_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N212_HelpPayHCCost = YES;
         IF N215_AmtOthHelp <> EMPTY AND N215_AmtOthHelp <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN218               AMT OF OTHER HELP - RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N218_

         *

         .................................................................................
             9          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             2          99.  RF (Refused)
          1319       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF piN211_TotMajMedExp >= 10000;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN219M1             HOW FINANCE LARGE MEDICAL EXPENSES - 1
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N219_HowFinLgMedExp[1]

         [You have just told me that you have had some rather large out-of pocket medical
         expenditures.  Apart from what you received from others, how/You have just told
         me that you have had some rather large out-of-pocket medical expenditures. How]
         did [she/he] finance these -- did [she/he] pay directly from [her /his  ]
         savings or earnings, did [she/he] take out a loan, has [she/he] not yet paid
         these bills, or what?
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          If payments are still being made, enter both code 3 and code 4

         .................................................................................
           151           1.  PAID USING SAVINGS/EARNINGS
             2           2.  TOOK OUT A LOAN
            15           3.  HAVE NOT YET PAID
                         4.  MAKING PAYMENTS
             9           5.  Not paid by R (filed for bankruptcy, someone else (like a
                             relative) paid, doctor let the bills drop, etc.)
             6           6.  Records Inaccurate, R did not have large out of pocket
                             expenses
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
             9           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1138       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF piN211_TotMajMedExp >= 10000;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN219M2             HOW FINANCE LARGE MEDICAL EXPENSES - 2
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N219_HowFinLgMedExp[2]

         [You have just told me that you have had some rather large out-of pocket medical
         expenditures.  Apart from what you received from others, how/You have just told
         me that you have had some rather large out-of-pocket medical expenditures. How]
         did [she/he] finance these -- did [she/he] pay directly from [her /his  ]
         savings or earnings, did [she/he] take out a loan, has [she/he] not yet paid
         these bills, or what?
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          If payments are still being made, enter both code 3 and code 4

         .................................................................................
             1           1.  PAID USING SAVINGS/EARNINGS
             1           2.  TOOK OUT A LOAN
             6           3.  HAVE NOT YET PAID
             3           4.  MAKING PAYMENTS
             5           5.  Not paid by R (filed for bankruptcy, someone else (like a
                             relative) paid, doctor let the bills drop, etc.)
                         6.  Records Inaccurate, R did not have large out of pocket
                             expenses
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1314       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF piN211_TotMajMedExp >= 10000;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN219M3             HOW FINANCE LARGE MEDICAL EXPENSES - 3
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N219_HowFinLgMedExp[3]

         [You have just told me that you have had some rather large out-of pocket medical
         expenditures.  Apart from what you received from others, how/You have just told
         me that you have had some rather large out-of-pocket medical expenditures. How]
         did [she/he] finance these -- did [she/he] pay directly from [her /his  ]
         savings or earnings, did [she/he] take out a loan, has [she/he] not yet paid
         these bills, or what?
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          If payments are still being made, enter both code 3 and code 4

         .................................................................................
                         1.  PAID USING SAVINGS/EARNINGS
                         2.  TOOK OUT A LOAN
                         3.  HAVE NOT YET PAID
             2           4.  MAKING PAYMENTS
                         5.  Not paid by R (filed for bankruptcy, someone else (like a
                             relative) paid, doctor let the bills drop, etc.)
                         6.  Records Inaccurate, R did not have large out of pocket
                             expenses
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1328       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF piN211_TotMajMedExp >= 10000;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN219M4             HOW FINANCE LARGE MEDICAL EXPENSES-4
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.HowPayMedBill.N219_HowFinLgMedExp[4]

         [You have just told me that you have had some rather large out-of pocket medical
         expenditures.  Apart from what you received from others, how/You have just told
         me that you have had some rather large out-of-pocket medical expenditures. How]
         did [she/he] finance these -- did [she/he] pay directly from [her /his  ]
         savings or earnings, did [she/he] take out a loan, has [she/he] not yet paid
         these bills, or what?
         
          CHOOSE all that apply
         
          If payments are still being made, enter both code 3 and code 4

         .................................................................................
                         1.  PAID USING SAVINGS/EARNINGS
                         2.  TOOK OUT A LOAN
                         3.  HAVE NOT YET PAID
                         4.  MAKING PAYMENTS
                         5.  Not paid by R (filed for bankruptcy, someone else (like a
                             relative) paid, doctor let the bills drop, etc.)
                         6.  Records Inaccurate, R did not have large out of pocket
                             expenses
                         7.  OTHER (SPECIFY)
                         8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
          1330       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((SecA.StartInterview.A009_SelfPrxy = SLF) OR (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTENG)) OR
         (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTSPN);
         IF (piRvarsZ113_GaveMedcareNo_V <> YES) AND (piGovCoverN001_ = YES);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN226               MEDICARE NUMBER RECORDED
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCareCaidNumber.N226_MedicareNumRec

         
         We would like to understand how people's medical history affects their financial
         status, and how use of health care may change as people age. To do that, we need
         to obtain information about health care costs and diagnoses for statistical
         purposes. The best place to get this information without taking up a lot more of
         your time is in the Medicare files.
         
         Could you give me [her/his] Medicare number for this purpose?
         
         (Under the Privacy Act of 1974, providing [her/his] number is a voluntary
         decision. Any remaining benefits under this program will not be affected in any
         way by your decision.)

         .................................................................................
            37           1.  NUMBER RECORDED
            31           4.  R REFUSED NUMBER
            70           5.  NUMBER NOT RECORDED (NOT REFUSED)
             6           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             2           9.  RF (Refused)
          1184       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF ((SecA.StartInterview.A009_SelfPrxy = SLF) OR (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTENG)) OR
         (ACTIVELANGUAGE = EXTSPN);
         IF (piGovCoverN006_ = YES) AND (N226_MedicareNumRec <> RREFUSEDNUMBER);

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN231               MEDICAID NUMBER RECORDED
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.MediCareCaidNumber.N231_MedicaidNumRec

         (We would like to understand how people's medical history affects their
         financial status, and how use of health care may change as people age. To do
         that, we need to obtain information about health care costs and diagnoses for
         statistical purposes. The best place to get this information without taking up a
         lot more of your time is in the(Medicaid/State name for Medicaid) files.)
         Could you give me [her/his] Medicaid number for this purpose?
         
         (Under the Privacy Act of 1974, providing [her/his] number is (also) a voluntary
         decision. Any remaining benefits under this program will not be affected in any
         way by your decision)

         .................................................................................
            57           1.  NUMBER RECORDED
            40           4.  R REFUSED NUMBER
           242           5.  NUMBER NOT RECORDED (NOT REFUSED)
            10           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                         9.  RF (Refused)
           981       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VN337               OOP NON-MEDICAL EXPENSES
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N337_

         In addition to medical expenses, persons [may have other health-related/with
         serious illnesses often have] non-medical expenses. [In the last two years/Since
         [PREV WAVE IW [MONTH, ]YEAR], did [R's FIRST NAME] have any out-of-pocket
         non-medical expenses such as modifying the house with ramps or lifts, hiring
         help for housekeeping or other household chores or for assisting with personal
         needs?

         .................................................................................
           218           1.  YES
          1099           5.  NO
            10           8.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
             1           9.  RF (Refused)
             2       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASK:
         
         IF N337_ = YES;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN338               OOP NON-MEDICAL COSTS- AMT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N338_

         About how much did [she/he] [or [you/[her/his] [husband/wife/partner]] ] pay
         out-of-pocket for non-medical expenses [in the last two years/since [PREV WAVE
         IW [MONTH, ]YEAR]?
          Do not probe DK/RF
         
         Amount:

         .................................................................................

         -----------------------------------------------------------------
              N      Min         Max          Mean            SD    Miss
            165        0      120000       5170.27      14457.60    1112
         -----------------------------------------------------------------
            53      999998.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                    999999.  RF (Refused)


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N339_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N337_ = YES;
         IF N338_ <> EMPTY AND N338_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN339               OOP NON-MEDICAL COSTS- MIN
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 6   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N339_

         N339-N341 Unfolding Sequence
         Question text: Did it amount to less than $____ , more than $____ , or what?
         
         PROCEDURES: 3Up1Down, 2Up2Down, 1Up3Down
         BREAKPOINTS:  $1,000, $5,000, $25,000, $100,000, $500,000
         RANDOM ENTRY POINTS:  $5,000, $25,000, $100,000
         ENTRY POINT ASSIGNMENT: 1 or 2 or {NOT 1 and NOT 2} AT X513

         .................................................................................
            23           0.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        1000.  Value of Breakpoint
             6        1001.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             8        5001.  Value of Breakpoint
             4       25000.  Value of Breakpoint
             8       25001.  Value of Breakpoint
          1277       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N340_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N337_ = YES;
         IF N338_ <> EMPTY AND N338_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN340               OOP NON-MEDICAL COSTS- MAX
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 10  Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N340_

         *

         .................................................................................
            13         999.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        1000.  Value of Breakpoint
             6        4999.  Value of Breakpoint
             2        5000.  Value of Breakpoint
             9       24999.  Value of Breakpoint
             4       25000.  Value of Breakpoint
             3       99999.  Value of Breakpoint
            14    99999996.  Greater than Maximum Breakpoint
          1277       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


         ASSIGN:
         N341_ :=  EMPTY:
         
         IF N337_ = YES;
         IF N338_ <> EMPTY AND N338_ <> NONRESPONSE;

         - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VN341               OOP NON-MEDICAL COSTS- RESULT
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 2   Decimals: 0
         Ref: SecN.N341_

         *

         .................................................................................
            15          98.  DK (Don't Know); NA (Not Ascertained)
                        99.  RF (Refused)
          1315       Blank.  INAP (Inapplicable); Partial Interview; Data Missing


==========================================================================================


VVDATE              2008 DATA MODEL VERSION
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         User Note:  This variable identifies which data model was used to interview the
         household.  Please reference the data description for a summary of changes in
         each data model.

         .................................................................................
           121           1.  Version 1
           216           2.  Version 2
           208           3.  Version 3
           785           4.  Version 4


==========================================================================================


VVERSION            2008 DATA RELEASE VERSION
         Section: N     Level: Respondent      Type: Numeric    Width: 1   Decimals: 0

         .................................................................................
          1330           1.  HRS 2008 Exit Final Release