RIC         1  2                                        C Record Identification Code

VERSION     3  1                                        C Version Number

BASEID      4  8  $BSIDFMT                              C Unique SP Identification Number

                              14,189             LOW-HIGH BASEID Count

ERVISIT    12  2  YES1FMT            AC1                N Since refer date did SP go ER for care?

                               9,305                    . Inapplicable
                                  31                   -8 Don't know
                               1,411                    1 Yes
                               3,442                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only to initial interviews of SPs in new panels

D_ERTIME   14  4  MINFMT             AC6a               N Minutes wait at ER

                              10,059                    . Inapplicable
                                  71                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 304                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                               3,099                 0-60 up to 1 hour
                                 322               61-120 1 up to 2 hrs
                                 117              121-180 2 up to 3 hrs
                                  84              181-240 3 up to 4 hrs
                                  38              241-300 4 up to 5 hrs
                                  29              301-360 5 up to 6 hrs
                                  15              361-420 6 up to 7 hrs
                                  15              421-480 7 up to 8 hrs
                                  33                      More than 8 hrs

                 Notes: See Notes to the data for the skip pattern and variable derivation.
                        First available in 2005

ERADMT     18  2  YES1FMT            AC7                N Was SP admitted to hospital from ER?

                              12,778                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                 623                    1 Yes
                                 785                    2 No

                  Note: Applies to initial interviews of new panel SPs where ERVISIT = 1

OPDVISIT   20  2  YES1FMT            AC8                N Since reference date did SP go to OPD?

                               9,305                    . Inapplicable
                                  40                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               1,547                    1 Yes
                               3,296                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only to initial interviews of SPs in new panels

OPDMCOND   22  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - medical condition

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 357                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                               2,745                    1 Indicated
                               2,533                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDTESTS   24  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - tests

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                               2,997                    1 Indicated
                               2,281                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDFOLUP   26  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - follow-up

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 517                    1 Indicated
                               4,761                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDCHKUP   28  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - checkup

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 652                    1 Indicated
                               4,626                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDRFRL    30  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - referral

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                  47                    1 Indicated
                               5,231                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDSURGY   32  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - surgery

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 615                    1 Indicated
                               4,663                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDPSHOT   34  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - preventative shot

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                  54                    1 Indicated
                               5,224                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDTSHOT   36  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - treatment shot

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 191                    1 Indicated
                               5,087                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDPMED    38  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - medication

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 202                    1 Indicated
                               5,076                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDOTHER   40  2  IND1FMT            AC9                N Reason for OPD visit - other

                               8,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 148                    1 Indicated
                               5,130                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if OPDVISIT=1 or cont. SP had OPD visit since last interview

OPDSCOND   42  2  YES1FMT            AC10               N Was visit to OPD for specific condition?

                              13,541                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  10                   -8 Don't know
                                 426                    1 Yes
                                 211                    2 No

                  Note: See Notes to the data for the skip pattern and variable derivation.

OPDAPPT    44  2  APPTFMT            AC12               N Was OPD visit by appointment or walk-in

                               8,605                    . Inapplicable
                                   5                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 289                   -8 Don't know
                                   7                   -7 Refused
                               3,962                    1 Appointment
                               1,321                    2 Walked in

                  Note: See Notes to the data for quest sequence for the cont. and supp. panel

OPDDRTEL   46  2  TOLDFMT            AC13               N Did someone in OPD tell SP to come back?

                              10,227                    . Inapplicable
                                  10                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  38                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               2,841                    1 Told to come back during a prior visit
                               1,072                    2 Called for an appointment

                  Note: Applies only if OPDAPPT = 1

D_OPAPPT   48  4  DAYFMT             AC14               N Days - SP waited for OPD appointment

                              13,118                    . Inapplicable
                                   2                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  50                   -8 Don't know
                                 165                    0 Didn't have wait
                                 238                  1-3 1 to 3 days
                                  87                  4-6 4 to 6 days
                                 212                  7-9 7 to 9 days
                                  18                10-12 10 to 12 days
                                 153                13-15 13 to 15 days
                                   1                16-18 16 to 18 days
                                  42                19-21 19 to 21 days
                                 103                      over 3 weeks

                 Notes: Applies only if OPDDRTEL = 2
                        First available in 1992

D_OPTIME   52  4  MINFMT             AC16a              N Minutes wait at OP

                               8,607                    . Inapplicable
                                  29                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 439                   -8 Don't know
                                   7                   -7 Refused
                               4,789                 0-60 up to 1 hour
                                 212               61-120 1 up to 2 hrs
                                  55              121-180 2 up to 3 hrs
                                  17              181-240 3 up to 4 hrs
                                  10              241-300 4 up to 5 hrs
                                   4              301-360 5 up to 6 hrs
                                   0              361-420 6 up to 7 hrs
                                   3              421-480 7 up to 8 hrs
                                  17                      More than 8 hrs

                 Notes: Inapplicable if OPDAPPT = .
                        First available in 2005

NHRESEVR   56  2  YES1FMT            AC17               N Ever been resident/patient in nurs home

                               9,305                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                                 406                    1 Yes
                               4,473                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only to initial interviews of SPs in new panels

NHLRESYY   58  4  YRFMT              AC18               N Yr last resident/patient in nursing home

                              13,783                    . Inapplicable
                                  19                   -8 Don't know
                                 387                      Four-digit year

                  Note: Applies only if NHRESVR = 1

NHLRESMM   62  2  MONTHFMT           AC18               N Mo last resident/patient in nursing home

                              13,783                    . Inapplicable
                                  83                   -8 Don't know
                                   0                   -5 Never ask again
                                  28                    1 January
                                  25                    2 February
                                  21                    3 March
                                  31                    4 April
                                  27                    5 May
                                  21                    6 June
                                  24                    7 July
                                  35                    8 August
                                  32                    9 September
                                  24                   10 October
                                  30                   11 November
                                  25                   12 December

                  Note: Applies only if NHRESVR = 1

MDVISIT    64  2  YES1FMT            AC19               N Since reference date has SP seen med Dr

                               9,305                    . Inapplicable
                                  14                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               4,295                    1 Yes
                                 574                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only to initial interviews of SPs in new panels

MDSPCLTY   66  2  SPCLFMT            AC20               N MD spec., excl in home/hosp--most recent

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   2                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 384                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                                  30                    1 Allergy & Immunology
                                  14                    2 Anesthesiology
                                 842                    3 Cardiology (heart)
                                 409                    5 Dermatology (skin)
                                   0                    6 Emergency Room physician
                                 158                    7 Endocrinology/metabolism
                               2,491                    8 Family practice
                                 175                    9 Gastroenterology
                               2,944                   10 General practice
                                 137                   11 General surgery
                                  94                   12 Geriatrics (elderly)
                                 180                   13 Gynecology & Obstetrics
                                  44                   14 Hematology (blood)
                                   4                   15 Hospital residence
                               1,529                   16 Internal medicine
                                 173                   17 Nephrology (kidneys)
                                 293                   18 Neurology
                                   0                   19 Nuclear Medicine
                                 223                   20 Oncology
                                 730                   21 Ophthalmology (eyes)
                                 521                   22 Orthopaedics
                                  96                   24 Osteopathy
                                 145                   25 Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, throat)
                                  20                   26 Pathology
                                  15                   27 Physical medicine/rehab
                                  26                   28 Plastic surgery
                                   9                   29 Proctology
                                 207                   30 Psychiatry/Psychiatrist
                                 180                   31 Pulmonology (lungs)
                                  25                   32 Radiology
                                 134                   33 Rheumatology (arthritis)
                                   4                   34 Thoracic Surgery
                                 303                   35 Urology
                                   0                   36 Audiologist
                                   0                   37 Chiropractor
                                   0                   38 Dentist
                                   0                   39 Optometrist
                                   0                   40 Physical therapist
                                   0                   41 Psychologist
                                 414                   91 Other medical specialty

                  Note: See Notes to the data for the skip pattern and variable derivation.

MDMCOND    68  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - med condition named

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               7,012                    1 Indicated
                               5,848                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDTESTS    70  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - tests

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               2,350                    1 Indicated
                              10,510                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDFOLUP    72  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - follow-up

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               3,372                    1 Indicated
                               9,488                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDCHKUP    74  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - checkup

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               6,193                    1 Indicated
                               6,667                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDRFRL     76  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - referral

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 168                    1 Indicated
                              12,692                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDSURGY    78  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - surgery

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 382                    1 Indicated
                              12,478                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDPSHOT    80  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - preventative shot

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 251                    1 Indicated
                              12,609                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDTSHOT    82  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - treatment shot

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 346                    1 Indicated
                              12,514                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDPMED     84  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - medication

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               1,701                    1 Indicated
                              11,159                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDOTHER    86  2  IND1FMT            AC21               N Reason Dr was seen - other

                               1,231                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  92                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 113                    1 Indicated
                              12,747                    2 Not indicated

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDSCOND    88  2  YES1FMT            AC22               N Was Dr's visit for a specific condition?

                              12,205                    . Inapplicable
                                  18                   -8 Don't know
                                 948                    1 Yes
                               1,018                    2 No

                  Note: See Notes to the data for the skip pattern and variable derivation.

MDAPPT     90  2  APPTFMT            AC24               N Was visit to Dr - appointment/walk - in

                               1,241                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  77                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                              12,283                    1 Appointment
                                 584                    2 Walked in

                  Note: Applies if MDVISIT=1 or continuing SP had MD visit since last interview

MDDRTEL    92  2  TOLDFMT            AC25               N Someone in Dr office tell SP come back?

                               1,906                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  59                   -8 Don't know
                               7,232                    1 Told to come back during a prior visit
                               4,991                    2 Called for an appointment

                  Note: Applies only if MDAPPT = 1

D_MDAPPT   94  4  DAYFMT             AC26               N Days - SP waited for Dr's appointment

                               9,198                    . Inapplicable
                                 163                   -8 Don't know
                                 861                    0 Didn't have wait
                               1,502                  1-3 1 to 3 days
                                 342                  4-6 4 to 6 days
                                 836                  7-9 7 to 9 days
                                 102                10-12 10 to 12 days
                                 534                13-15 13 to 15 days
                                   1                16-18 16 to 18 days
                                 188                19-21 19 to 21 days
                                 462                      over 3 weeks

                 Notes: Applies only if MDDRTEL = 2
                        First available in 1992

D_MDTIME   98  4  MINFMT             AC28a              N Minutes wait at MP

                               1,241                    . Inapplicable
                                   6                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 284                   -8 Don't know
                                   4                   -7 Refused
                              11,909                 0-60 up to 1 hour
                                 532               61-120 1 up to 2 hrs
                                 113              121-180 2 up to 3 hrs
                                  42              181-240 3 up to 4 hrs
                                  16              241-300 4 up to 5 hrs
                                   8              301-360 5 up to 6 hrs
                                   2              361-420 6 up to 7 hrs
                                   3              421-480 7 up to 8 hrs
                                  29                      More than 8 hrs

                 Notes: Inapplicable if MDAPPT = .
                        First available in 2005

HCTROUBL  102  2  YES2FMT            AC29               N Has SP had troub get needed health care?

                                   1                    . Missing
                                  27                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 820                    1 Yes
                              13,335                    2 No

HCTMONEY  104  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: not enough money

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                 207                    1 Indicated
                                 610                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTHIGH   106  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: cost too high

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                 219                    1 Indicated
                                 598                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTNOCOV  108  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: svc/supp not covered

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                 213                    1 Indicated
                                 604                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTTRANS  110  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: need transportation

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  66                    1 Indicated
                                 751                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTHOMEH  112  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: home dealth care

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  26                    1 Indicated
                                 791                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTNTREA  114  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: Dr won't treat

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  77                    1 Indicated
                                 740                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTWAIT   116  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: Dr too busy

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  60                    1 Indicated
                                 757                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTACPMC  118  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: Dr wont accept Mcare

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  78                    1 Indicated
                                 739                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTELIG   120  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: inelig for pub cov

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  48                    1 Indicated
                                 769                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTDELAY  122  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: delay bc SP on Mcare

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  60                    1 Indicated
                                 757                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTSPECL  124  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: specialist referral

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  21                    1 Indicated
                                 796                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTHMORF  126  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: HMO referral dfficlt

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  33                    1 Indicated
                                 784                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTHMOMD  128  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: HMO Drs not good

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  41                    1 Indicated
                                 776                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTHMOCV  130  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: HMO would'nt cover

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                  68                    1 Indicated
                                 749                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCTOTHER  132  2  IND1FMT            AC30a              N Troub getting care: Other

                              13,369                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                 115                    1 Indicated
                                 702                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if HCTROUBL = 1
                        First available in 2002

HCDELAY   511  2  YES2FMT            AC31               N Last year did SP delay care due to cost?

                                  21                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                               1,482                    1 Yes
                              12,680                    2 No

MCQUALTY  513  2  SAT2FMT            SC1                N Satis w/ qual of med care rec'd last yr

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  40                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                               6,858                    1 Very satisfied
                               6,413                    2 Satisfied
                                 440                    3 Dissatisfied
                                  94                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 332                    5 No experience

MCAVAIL   515  2  SAT2FMT            SC2                N Satis w/ avail med care night & weekends

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  91                   -8 Don't know
                                  10                   -7 Refused
                               2,524                    1 Very satisfied
                               4,784                    2 Satisfied
                                 580                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 127                    4 Very dissatisfied
                               6,072                    5 No experience

MCEASE    517  2  SAT2FMT            SC3                N Ease of get to Dr from where SP lives

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  35                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                               5,214                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,885                    2 Satisfied
                                 659                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 132                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 252                    5 No experience

MCCOSTS   519  2  SAT2FMT            SC4                N Satis w/ OOP costs for medical services

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 110                   -8 Don't know
                                  16                   -7 Refused
                               3,788                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,539                    2 Satisfied
                               1,748                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 499                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 488                    5 No experience

MCINFO    521  2  SAT2FMT            SC5                N Satis w/ info abt what was wrong w/ you

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  59                   -8 Don't know
                                  13                   -7 Refused
                               4,581                    1 Very satisfied
                               8,364                    2 Satisfied
                                 679                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 115                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 377                    5 No experience

MCFOLUP   523  2  SAT2FMT            SC6                N Satis w/ folowup care after inital treat

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  52                   -8 Don't know
                                  13                   -7 Refused
                               4,468                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,349                    2 Satisfied
                                 379                    3 Dissatisfied
                                  69                    4 Very dissatisfied
                               1,858                    5 No experience

MCCONCRN  525  2  SAT2FMT            SC7                N Satis w/ Dr's concern for overall health

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 148                   -8 Don't know
                                  15                   -7 Refused
                               4,936                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,980                    2 Satisfied
                                 603                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 100                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 406                    5 No experience

MCSAMLOC  527  2  SAT2FMT            SC8                N Satis w/ get med care done same location

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  72                   -8 Don't know
                                  17                   -7 Refused
                               3,724                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,486                    2 Satisfied
                                 892                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 121                    4 Very dissatisfied
                               1,876                    5 No experience

MCSPECAR  529  2  SAT2FMT            SC8a               N Satis w/ avail of care by specialists

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  75                   -8 Don't know
                                  15                   -7 Refused
                               4,410                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,635                    2 Satisfied
                                 605                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 116                    4 Very dissatisfied
                               1,332                    5 No experience

                  Note: First available in 1996

MCTELANS  531  2  SAT2FMT            SC8b               N Ease w/ get treat/presc answers on phone

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  67                   -8 Don't know
                                  17                   -7 Refused
                               2,762                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,062                    2 Satisfied
                                 992                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 234                    4 Very dissatisfied
                               3,054                    5 No experience

                  Note: First available in 1996

MCAMTPAY  533  2  SAT2FMT            SC8C               N Amt pay for presc. drugs

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  62                   -8 Don't know
                                  13                   -7 Refused
                               3,560                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,537                    2 Satisfied
                               1,795                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 497                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 724                    5 No experience

                  Note: First available in 2006

MCDRGLST  535  2  SAT1FMT            SC8D               N Rx plan list of drugs covered

                               1,605                    . Inapplicable
                                  23                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 206                   -8 Don't know
                                  13                   -7 Refused
                               3,060                    1 Very satisfied
                               7,705                    2 Satisfied
                                 916                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 168                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 493                    5 No experience

                 Notes: Inapplicable if no prescription drug coverage
                        First available in 2006

MCFNDPCY  537  2  SAT1FMT            SC8E               N Ease of finding pharmacy accept Rx plan

                               1,605                    . Inapplicable
                                  23                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  27                   -8 Don't know
                                  10                   -7 Refused
                               5,363                    1 Very satisfied
                               6,550                    2 Satisfied
                                 115                    3 Dissatisfied
                                  19                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 477                    5 No experience

                 Notes: Inapplicable if no prescription drug coverage
                        First available in 2006

MCRECPLN  539  2  YES7FMT            SC8F               N Recommend Rx plan to other people

                               1,605                    . Inapplicable
                                  23                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 355                   -8 Don't know
                                  15                   -7 Refused
                              10,647                    1 Yes
                                 879                    2 No
                                 665                    3 No experience

                 Notes: Inapplicable if no prescription drug coverage
                        First available in 2006

DHEVHEAR  541  2  YES1FMT            SC8G               N SP hear about doughnut hole before

                               1,605                    . Inapplicable
                                  18                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 250                   -8 Don't know
                                   8                   -7 Refused
                               8,390                    1 Yes
                               3,918                    2 No

                 Notes: Inapplicable if no prescription drug coverage
                        First available in 2011

DHPLAN    543  2  YES1FMT            SC8I               N MPDP/MHMO have doughnut hole

                               5,176                    . Inapplicable
                                  27                   -9 Not ascertained
                               3,525                   -8 Don't know
                                  12                   -7 Refused
                               3,833                    1 Yes
                               1,616                    2 No

                 Notes: Inapplicable if no Mcare PDP or no MA drug coverage
                        First available in 2011

DHTHISYR  545  2  YES1FMT            SC8L               N SP start doughnut hole this year

                              10,356                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 134                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                                 636                    1 Yes
                               3,061                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only if DHPLAN=1
                        First available in 2011

DHSTART   547  2  DHSTFMT            SC8M               N How SP find out start of doughnut hole

                              13,553                    . Inapplicable
                                  10                   -8 Don't know
                                  71                    1 SP kept track of total medicine spending
                                 278                    2 Info provided by the pharmacy
                                 247                    3 Info provided by the part D plan
                                  30                   91 Other

                 Notes: Applies only if DHTHISYR=1
                        First available in 2011

DHEND     549  2  YES1FMT            SC8N               N SP reached end of doughnut hole

                              13,553                    . Inapplicable
                                  33                   -8 Don't know
                                 193                    1 Yes
                                 410                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only if DHTHISYR=1
                        First available in 2011

DHWORRY   551  2  WORRYFMT           SC8O               N Worried about paying RX during DH

                              13,586                    . Inapplicable
                                 138                    1 Very worried
                                 217                    2 Somewhat worried
                                 248                    3 Not at all worried

                 Notes: Applies only if DHEND=1 or 2
                        First available in 2011

MCDISSFY  553  2  DISAFFMT           SC9                N Things abt med services - dissatis with

                                  49                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                               9,898                    1 Not dissatisfied with anything
                               4,231                   91 Verbatim responses coded at VCMDIS1-4

VCMCDIS1  555  2  VERBAFMT           SC9                N 1st reason SP dissatisfied w/ med svcs

                               9,958                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -8 Don't know
                                 882                    1 Cost of health care
                                  19                    2 Can't afford
                                 414                    3 Services covered
                                 122                    4 Inconvenient location
                                 470                    5 Waiting time
                                  76                    6 Time spent with doctor
                                 149                    7 Thoroughness of doctor
                                  10                    8 Unnecessary tests
                                 104                    9 Doctor's attitude
                                  94                   10 Paperwork
                                   3                   11 Rarely use services
                                 114                   12 Attitude of other medical person
                                 138                   13 Doctor's competence
                                  95                   14 Competence of other medical person
                                  27                   15 No preventative care
                                  36                   16 Reliance on medicines for treatment
                                  62                   17 Process of getting a referral at an HMO
                                   0                   18 General dissatisfaction with HMO
                                   3                   19 HMO restrictions on services
                                   6                   20 Cant see same HMO prov / no prov choice
                                 145                   21 Medicare Rx DRUG/PDP/PART D
                                  58                   22 Prescription drug coverage
                               1,203                   91 Other
                                   0                   92 Not dissatisfied with anything
                                   0                   95 Unable to code

                  Note: Applies only  if MCDISSFY = 91

VCMCDIS2  557  2  VERBAFMT           SC9                N 2nd reason SP dissatisfied w/ med svcs

                              13,316                    . Inapplicable
                                 106                    1 Cost of health care
                                  37                    2 Can't afford
                                  86                    3 Services covered
                                  22                    4 Inconvenient location
                                  46                    5 Waiting time
                                  49                    6 Time spent with doctor
                                  84                    7 Thoroughness of doctor
                                   3                    8 Unnecessary tests
                                  59                    9 Doctor's attitude
                                  13                   10 Paperwork
                                   0                   11 Rarely use services
                                  33                   12 Attitude of other medical person
                                  78                   13 Doctor's competence
                                  52                   14 Competence of other medical person
                                   7                   15 No preventative care
                                  12                   16 Reliance on medicines for treatment
                                  24                   17 Process of getting a referral at an HMO
                                   3                   18 General dissatisfaction with HMO
                                   3                   19 HMO restrictions on services
                                   1                   20 Cant see same HMO prov / no prov choice
                                  39                   21 Medicare Rx DRUG/PDP/PART D
                                  12                   22 Prescription drug coverage
                                 104                   91 Other
                                   0                   92 Not dissatisfied with anything
                                   0                   95 Unable to code

                  Note: Applies only  if MCDISSFY = 91 and 2nd reason is given

VCMCDIS3  559  2  VERBAFMT           SC9                N 3rd reason SP dissatisfied w/ med svcs

                              14,072                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                    1 Cost of health care
                                   3                    2 Can't afford
                                   9                    3 Services covered
                                   0                    4 Inconvenient location
                                   5                    5 Waiting time
                                   8                    6 Time spent with doctor
                                  16                    7 Thoroughness of doctor
                                   0                    8 Unnecessary tests
                                  15                    9 Doctor's attitude
                                   5                   10 Paperwork
                                   0                   11 Rarely use services
                                   5                   12 Attitude of other medical person
                                  19                   13 Doctor's competence
                                   4                   14 Competence of other medical person
                                   1                   15 No preventative care
                                   3                   16 Reliance on medicines for treatment
                                   3                   17 Process of getting a referral at an HMO
                                   0                   18 General dissatisfaction with HMO
                                   2                   19 HMO restrictions on services
                                   0                   20 Cant see same HMO prov / no prov choice
                                   1                   21 Medicare Rx DRUG/PDP/PART D
                                   2                   22 Prescription drug coverage
                                   9                   91 Other
                                   0                   92 Not dissatisfied with anything
                                   0                   95 Unable to code

                  Note: Applies only  if MCDISSFY = 91 and 3rd reason is given

VCMCDIS4  561  2  VERBAFMT           SC9                N 4th reason SP dissatisfied w/ med svcs

                              14,178                    . Inapplicable
                                   0                    1 Cost of health care
                                   0                    2 Can't afford
                                   0                    3 Services covered
                                   0                    4 Inconvenient location
                                   0                    5 Waiting time
                                   0                    6 Time spent with doctor
                                   0                    7 Thoroughness of doctor
                                   0                    8 Unnecessary tests
                                   3                    9 Doctor's attitude
                                   0                   10 Paperwork
                                   0                   11 Rarely use services
                                   1                   12 Attitude of other medical person
                                   1                   13 Doctor's competence
                                   2                   14 Competence of other medical person
                                   1                   15 No preventative care
                                   0                   16 Reliance on medicines for treatment
                                   1                   17 Process of getting a referral at an HMO
                                   0                   18 General dissatisfaction with HMO
                                   0                   19 HMO restrictions on services
                                   2                   20 Cant see same HMO prov / no prov choice
                                   0                   21 Medicare Rx DRUG/PDP/PART D
                                   0                   22 Prescription drug coverage
                                   0                   91 Other
                                   0                   92 Not dissatisfied with anything
                                   0                   95 Unable to code

                  Note: Applies only  if MCDISSFY = 91 and 4th reason is given

MCWORRY   563  2  TRUE2FMT           SC10a              N Worry abt hlth more than others your age

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 323                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                               3,463                    1 True
                              10,391                    2 False

                  Note: First available in 1996

MCAVOID   565  2  TRUE2FMT           SC10b              N Do almost anything to avoid going to Dr

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  69                   -8 Don't know
                                   9                   -7 Refused
                               4,178                    1 True
                               9,932                    2 False

                  Note: First available in 1996

MCSICK    567  2  TRUE2FMT           SC10c              N When sick - try keeping sickness to self

                                   1                    . Missing
                                 133                   -8 Don't know
                                  12                   -7 Refused
                               5,375                    1 True
                               8,668                    2 False

                  Note: First available in 1996

MCDRSOON  569  2  TRUE2FMT           SC10d              N Usually go to Dr as soon as you feel bad

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 127                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                               5,479                    1 True
                               8,571                    2 False

                  Note: First available in 1996

MCDRNSEE  571  2  YES2FMT            SC11               N Hlth prob think Dr should see but didn't

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  43                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                               1,641                    1 Yes
                              12,493                    2 No

MCDRATMP  573  2  YES1FMT            SC12a              N Attempt to get Dr appoint abt condition

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   2                   -8 Don't know
                                 580                    1 Yes
                               1,059                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 1998

SCRNSERS  575  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - not serious

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 619                    1 Indicated
                               1,015                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRCOST   577  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - cost too much

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 329                    1 Indicated
                               1,305                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRTROUB  579  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - trouble finding doc

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 183                    1 Indicated
                               1,451                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRSCHED  581  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - schedule conflict

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 220                    1 Indicated
                               1,414                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRDRCDM  583  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - doc could not do much

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 282                    1 Indicated
                               1,352                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRFEAR   585  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - afraid of finding out

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 187                    1 Indicated
                               1,447                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRNACCP  587  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - insur not accepted

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                  72                    1 Indicated
                               1,562                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCROTHR   589  2  IND1FMT            SC13               N Reas not see doc - other

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                                 246                    1 Indicated
                               1,388                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCROTOS   591 30                     SC13               C Reas not see doc - other, spec

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCRMAIN   621  2  SCRMFMT            SC14A              N Main reason not see doctor

                              12,548                    . Inapplicable
                                   9                   -8 Don't know
                                 506                    1 Reas not see doc - not serious
                                 244                    2 Reas not see doc - cost too much
                                 117                    3 Reas not see doc - trouble finding doc
                                 154                    4 Reas not see doc - schedule conflict
                                 197                    5 Reas not see doc - doc could not do much
                                 129                    6 Reas not see doc - afraid of finding out
                                  39                    7 Reas not see doc - insur not accepted
                                 246                   91 Reas not see doc - other

                 Notes: Applies only if MCDRNSEE = 1
                        First available in 2006

PMNOTGET  623  2  YES2FMT            SC15               N Were there presc medicines SP didn't get

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  50                   -8 Don't know
                                  11                   -7 Refused
                                 886                    1 Yes
                              13,241                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 1996

SCPMCOST  625  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - cost too much

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                 373                    1 Indicated
                                 513                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCNOHELP  627  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - would not help

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                  67                    1 Indicated
                                 819                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMREAC  629  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - afraid of reaction

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                 121                    1 Indicated
                                 765                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMNLKE  631  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - do not like to take

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                  75                    1 Indicated
                                 811                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMNCND  633  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - not necessary

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                 123                    1 Indicated
                                 763                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMNOCV  635  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - not covered

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                 240                    1 Indicated
                                 646                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMTROB  637  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - trouble obtaining

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                  67                    1 Indicated
                                 819                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMSMPL  639  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - obtained samples

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                  15                    1 Indicated
                                 871                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMSUBS  641  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - used substitution

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                  60                    1 Indicated
                                 826                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMOTHR  643  2  IND1FMT            SC17A              N Reas not obtain Rx - other

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                  83                    1 Indicated
                                 803                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMOTOS  645 30                     SC17A              C Reas not obtain Rx - other, spec

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

SCPMMAIN  675  2  SCPMFMT            SC18A              N Main reason not obtain prescription

                              13,303                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                                 294                    1 Reas not obtain Rx - cost too much
                                  33                    2 Reas not obtain Rx - would not help
                                  95                    3 Reas not obtain Rx - afraid of reaction
                                  35                    4 Reas not obtain Rx - do not like to take
                                  99                    5 Reas not obtain Rx - not necessary
                                 169                    6 Reas not obtain Rx - not covered
                                  45                    7 Reas not obtain Rx - trouble obtaining
                                   5                    8 Reas not obtain Rx - obtained samples
                                  30                    9 Reas not obtain Rx - used substitution
                                  79                   91 Reas not obtain Rx - other

                 Notes: Applies only if PMNOTGET = 1
                        First available in 2006

GENERRX   677  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Did SP ask for generic form of Rx?

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 124                   -8 Don't know
                                  16                   -7 Refused
                               4,760                    1 Often
                               1,547                    2 Sometimes
                               7,741                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

MAILRX    679  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Has SP purchased Rx via mail/internet?

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  33                   -8 Don't know
                                  15                   -7 Refused
                               2,822                    1 Often
                                 773                    2 Sometimes
                              10,545                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

DOSESRX   681  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N SP took smaller does of Rx

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  45                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 250                    1 Often
                                 874                    2 Sometimes
                              13,005                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

SKIPRX    683  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Skipped doses to make Rx last longer

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  46                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 147                    1 Often
                                 738                    2 Sometimes
                              13,243                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

DELAYRX   685  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Delayed getting Rx because of cost

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  35                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 223                    1 Often
                               1,004                    2 Sometimes
                              12,912                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2006

SAMPLERX  687  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Asked for Rx samples from Dr.

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  59                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 799                    1 Often
                               3,729                    2 Sometimes
                               9,587                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

COMPARRX  689  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Compared prices/shopped for best prices

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  50                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 674                    1 Often
                               1,632                    2 Sometimes
                              11,818                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

NOFILLRX  691  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Decided not to get Rx because of cost

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  47                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 222                    1 Often
                               1,213                    2 Sometimes
                              12,692                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2006

SPENTLRX  693  2  TIME4FMT           SC20               N Spent less $ to save for needed Rx

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  41                   -8 Don't know
                                  15                   -7 Refused
                                 287                    1 Often
                                 962                    2 Sometimes
                              12,883                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2004

CHAINRX   695  2  TIME4FMT           SC22               N SP purchaed RX through large chain

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  52                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                               1,759                    1 Often
                               1,156                    2 Sometimes
                              11,207                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2011

STOPRX    697  2  TIME4FMT           SC22               N SP talk to Dr about stopping Rx

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  42                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 379                    1 Often
                               1,904                    2 Sometimes
                              11,849                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2011

CREDRX    699  2  TIME4FMT           SC22               N Pay with credit card to pay over time

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  48                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 539                    1 Often
                                 826                    2 Sometimes
                              12,761                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2011

NOINSRX   701  2  TIME4FMT           SC23               N Intent purchase Rx without insurance

                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                 140                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                                 707                    1 Often
                                 937                    2 Sometimes
                              12,390                    3 Never

                  Note: First available in 2011

PLACEPAR  703  2  YES2FMT            US1                N Does SP go particular place for med care

                                  12                   -8 Don't know
                                  14                   -7 Refused
                              13,539                    1 Yes
                                 624                    2 No

PLACEKND  705  2  PLACEFMT           US2                N Kind of place SP usually go for med care

                                 650                    . Inapplicable
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                              10,014                    1 Doctor's office or group practice
                               1,997                    2 Doctor's clinic
                                 385                    3 HMO
                                  99                    4 Neighborhood or family health center
                                   1                    5 Freestanding surgery center
                                  87                    6 Rural Health Clinic
                                   4                    7 Company clinic
                                  33                    8 Other clinic
                                  69                    9 Walk-in urgent care center
                                  80                   10 At home
                                  37                   11 Hospital emergency room
                                 311                   12 Hospital outpatient department
                                 394                   13 Veterans' Administration facility
                                   1                   14 Mental health center
                                  23                   91 Other, specify

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 1

PLACEMCP  707  2  YES1FMT            US2A               N Is Dr/clinic associated w/ SP's MCP?

                               8,719                    . Inapplicable
                                   8                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  56                   -8 Don't know
                               5,155                    1 Yes
                                 251                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only if SP currently belongs to a managed care plan
                        First available in 1999

USUALDOC  709  2  YES1FMT            US4                N Is there particular Dr SP usually sees

                              10,744                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               2,950                    1 Yes
                                 482                    2 No

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEKND = 1, 10, or .

MDSPEC    711  2  SPCLFMT            US6a               N What is the doctor's specialty

                               1,145                    . Inapplicable
                                 448                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                                  11                    1 Allergy & Immunology
                                   1                    2 Anesthesiology
                                 170                    3 Cardiology (heart)
                                   3                    5 Dermatology (skin)
                                   0                    6 Emergency Room physician
                                  60                    7 Endocrinology/metabolism
                               3,816                    8 Family practice
                                  32                    9 Gastroenterology
                               4,592                   10 General practice
                                  75                   11 General surgery
                                 177                   12 Geriatrics (elderly)
                                  37                   13 Gynecology & Obstetrics
                                   5                   14 Hematology (blood)
                                   2                   15 Hospital residence
                               2,912                   16 Internal medicine
                                  55                   17 Nephrology (kidneys)
                                  35                   18 Neurology
                                   0                   19 Nuclear Medicine
                                  31                   20 Oncology
                                   3                   21 Ophthalmology (eyes)
                                   8                   22 Orthopaedics
                                 224                   24 Osteopathy
                                   4                   25 Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, throat)
                                  18                   26 Pathology
                                   3                   27 Physical medicine/rehab
                                   0                   28 Plastic surgery
                                   0                   29 Proctology
                                  43                   30 Psychiatry/Psychiatrist
                                  53                   31 Pulmonology (lungs)
                                   0                   32 Radiology
                                  29                   33 Rheumatology (arthritis)
                                   0                   34 Thoracic Surgery
                                   8                   35 Urology
                                   0                   36 Audiologist
                                   0                   37 Chiropractor
                                   0                   38 Dentist
                                   0                   39 Optometrist
                                   0                   40 Physical therapist
                                   0                   41 Psychologist
                                 186                   91 Other medical specialty

                 Notes: See Notes to the data for the skip pattern and variable derivation.
                        First available in 2005

MDSPCLOS  713 30                     US6a               C What is the doctor's specialty, other

                 Notes: Inapplicable if MDSPEC /= 91
                        First available in 2005

GETUSHOW  743  2  GODRFMT            US8                N How does SP usually get to Dr's office?

                                 730                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                   1                   -8 Don't know
                                 246                    1 Walking
                               9,000                    2 Driving
                               3,532                    3 Being driven
                                 107                    4 Ambulance or other special vehicle
                                  89                    5 Taxi
                                 416                    6 Other public transportation
                                   0                    7 Doctor comes to home
                                  19                    8 Senior citizen van/bus
                                  48                   91 Other, specify

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEKND does not equal 10 or .

D_GETUS   745  4  SECFMT             US9                N Mins - usually take to get Dr's office

                                 732                    . Inapplicable
                                  29                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               7,664                 0-15 Up to 15 minutes
                               4,165               15<-30 15 to 30 minutes
                                 826               30<-45 30 to 45 minutes
                                 352               45<-60 45 mins to 1 hr
                                  40               60<-75 1 hr to 1 1/4 hr
                                  91               75<-90 1 hr to 90 mins
                                   9              90<-105 90 min to 1 3/4 hr
                                  41             105<-120 1 3/4 hr to 2 hr
                                 238                      2 or more hrs

                 Notes: Inapplicable if GETUSHOW < 0 or GETUSHOW = 7
                        First available in 1992

ACCOMPUS  749  2  YES1FMT            US10               N Does someone accompany SP to Dr's office

                                 732                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               5,846                    1 Yes
                               7,606                    2 No

                  Note: Inapplicable if GETUSHOW < 0 or GETUSHOW = 7

D_ACCREL  751  2  RELFMT             US11               N Who usually goes w/ SP to Dr's office?

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                   1                   -9 Not ascertained
                                   3                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                                   0                   -5 Never ask again
                                   0                    1 Sample person
                               2,709                    2 Spouse
                                 430                    3 Son
                               1,070                    4 Daughter
                                  45                    5 Brother
                                 185                    6 Sister
                                  79                    7 Father
                                 336                    8 Mother
                                  20                    9 Son-in-law
                                  76                   10 Daughter-in-law
                                  31                   11 Grandson
                                  75                   12 Granddaughter
                                  18                   13 Nephew
                                  57                   14 Niece
                                 102                   50 Partner/roommate
                                 285                   51 Friend/neighbor
                                   6                   52 Boarder
                                  35                   53 Nurse/nurses aide
                                   0                   54 Legal/financial officer
                                   8                   55 Guardian
                                  70                   91 Other relative
                                 204                   92 Other non-relative

                  Note: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1

ACCWRITE  753  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to take notes

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               2,523                    1 Indicated
                               3,285                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCEXPDR  755  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to explain things to Dr.

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               2,537                    1 Indicated
                               3,271                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCEXPSP  757  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to explain Dr's instr

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               2,043                    1 Indicated
                               3,765                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCASKQS  759  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to ask questions

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               2,518                    1 Indicated
                               3,290                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCTRANS  761  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to act as a translator

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 154                    1 Indicated
                               5,654                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCAPPTS  763  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to schedule appointments

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               1,638                    1 Indicated
                               4,170                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCMORAL  765  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP for moral support

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               2,005                    1 Indicated
                               3,803                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCDRIVE  767  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to provide transportation

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               3,477                    1 Indicated
                               2,331                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCHELP   769  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP to assist w/ ADLs

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 841                    1 Indicated
                               4,967                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

ACCOTHER  771  2  IND1FMT            US11aa             N Accompanies SP for other reason

                               8,343                    . Inapplicable
                                  12                   -9 Not ascertained
                                  24                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                  42                    1 Indicated
                               5,766                    2 Not indicated

                 Notes: Applies only if ACCOMPUS = 1
                        First available in 2002

USHOWLNG  773  2  DOCFMT             US15               N How long seeing Dr/going service place

                                 650                    . Inapplicable
                                  81                   -8 Don't know
                               1,370                    1 Less than 1 year
                               2,182                    2 1 year to < 3 years
                               1,919                    3 3 years to < 5 years
                               2,778                    4 5 years to < 10 years
                               5,209                    5 10 years or more

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

PREVMEDC  775  2  YES1FMT            US17               N Before usual Dr had SP seen other Dr?

                              12,819                    . Inapplicable
                                   2                   -8 Don't know
                               1,248                    1 Yes
                                 120                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if USHOWLING = 1

USCKEVRY  777  2  AGREE              US27               N Dr checks everything when examining SP

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  55                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                               5,801                    1 Strongly Agree
                               6,789                    2 Agree
                                 702                    3 Disagree
                                  79                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 100                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USCOMPET  779  2  AGREE              US28               N Your Dr is competent and well-trained

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                 142                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                               6,428                    1 Strongly Agree
                               6,730                    2 Agree
                                 139                    3 Disagree
                                  25                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                  62                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USUNHIST  781  2  AGREE              US29               N Dr has good understanding of med history

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                 117                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               6,128                    1 Strongly Agree
                               6,718                    2 Agree
                                 401                    3 Disagree
                                  69                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                  94                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USUNWRNG  783  2  AGREE              US30               N Dr complete understand what wrong w/ SP

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                 132                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                               5,630                    1 Strongly Agree
                               6,961                    2 Agree
                                 610                    3 Disagree
                                  75                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 119                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USHURRY   785  2  AGREE              US31               N Dr at serv place seems to be in a hurry

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  62                   -8 Don't know
                                   2                   -7 Refused
                                 363                    1 Strongly Agree
                               1,564                    2 Agree
                               8,265                    3 Disagree
                               3,198                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                  75                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USEXPPRB  787  2  AGREE              US32               N Dr doesn't explain med problems to SP

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  81                   -8 Don't know
                                   4                   -7 Refused
                                 226                    1 Strongly Agree
                               1,086                    2 Agree
                               8,655                    3 Disagree
                               3,331                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 146                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USDISCUS  789  2  AGREE              US33               N Hlth problem should be discuss but isn't

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  85                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                                 113                    1 Strongly Agree
                               1,053                    2 Agree
                               8,969                    3 Disagree
                               3,133                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 170                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USFAVOR   791  2  AGREE              US34               N Dr act as if do a favor by talking to SP

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  72                   -8 Don't know
                                   4                   -7 Refused
                                 110                    1 Strongly Agree
                                 648                    2 Agree
                               8,061                    3 Disagree
                               4,539                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                  95                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USTELALL  793  2  AGREE              US35               N Dr tell all SP wants know abt med treat

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  64                   -8 Don't know
                                   4                   -7 Refused
                               4,805                    1 Strongly Agree
                               7,743                    2 Agree
                                 706                    3 Disagree
                                  86                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 121                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USANSQUX  795  2  AGREE              US36               N Servicing Dr answers all SP questions

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                  52                   -8 Don't know
                                   6                   -7 Refused
                               5,152                    1 Strongly Agree
                               7,748                    2 Agree
                                 405                    3 Disagree
                                  62                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 104                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USCONFID  797  2  AGREE              US37               N SP has great confidence in Dr

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                 113                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                               5,876                    1 Strongly Agree
                               6,775                    2 Agree
                                 558                    3 Disagree
                                  96                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 108                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

USDEPEND  799  2  AGREE              US38               N Depend on Dr feel better phys & emotion

                                 660                    . Inapplicable
                                 146                   -8 Don't know
                                   7                   -7 Refused
                               4,105                    1 Strongly Agree
                               6,976                    2 Agree
                               1,775                    3 Disagree
                                 187                    4 Strongly Disagree
                                 333                    5 No experience

                  Note: Inapplicable if PLACEPAR NE 1 or prev response missing.

NUSNOTSK  801  2  YES1FMT            US39               N No source of care - seldom or never sick

                              13,565                    . Inapplicable
                                  10                   -8 Don't know
                                 348                    1 Yes
                                 266                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 2

NUSMOVIN  803  2  YES1FMT            US40               N No source of care - recent move to area

                              13,565                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                                  65                    1 Yes
                                 554                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 2

NUSAVAIL  805  2  YES1FMT            US41               N No source of care - Amer Dr unavailable

                              13,565                    . Inapplicable
                                   6                   -8 Don't know
                                  87                    1 Yes
                                 531                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 2

USWHYNAV  807  2  WHYFMT             US42               N Why is SP's usual Dr no longer available

                              14,102                    . Inapplicable
                                   2                   -8 Don't know
                                  12                    1 Previous doctor retired
                                   4                    2 Previous doctor died
                                  35                    3 Previous doctor moved
                                   6                    4 SP moved
                                   1                    5 Prev doctor/provider too far away
                                   0                    6 Prev Dr/provider charge > Mcare paid
                                   0                    7 Dissatisfied w/prev Dr/provider
                                   0                    8 SP joined HMO
                                   0                    9 SP changed insurance company
                                   0                   10 Doctor changed practice
                                  27                   91 Other

                  Note: Applies only if NUSAVAIL = 1

NUSDIFFP  809  2  YES1FMT            US43               N No source of care - like different place

                              13,565                    . Inapplicable
                                   5                   -8 Don't know
                                  72                    1 Yes
                                 547                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 2

NUSTOOFR  811  2  YES1FMT            US44               N No source of care - places too far away

                              13,565                    . Inapplicable
                                   4                   -8 Don't know
                                  64                    1 Yes
                                 556                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 2

NUSTOOEX  813  2  YES1FMT            US45               N No source of care - cost too expensive

                              13,565                    . Inapplicable
                                   6                   -8 Don't know
                                 117                    1 Yes
                                 501                    2 No

                  Note: Applies only if PLACEPAR = 2

