Readme_PBP_Benefits_2027.txt
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CHANGE LOG: Updates on May 22, 2026. 
     -  Added part_d_enhncd_cvrg_demo and part_d_model_demo to the pbp_mrx, pbp_mrx_p, and pbp_mrx_tier file name row 
             
CHANGE LOG: Updates on February 13, 2026.

     - The variable MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM has been converted to a numeric field, and the existing lookup values (MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM, MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM, MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM, MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM, MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM, MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM, MRX_FORMULARY_TIERS_NUM) have been removed.
     - The sort order for byte strings has been updated so that values beginning with “1 in 1” now appear first instead of last.
Variables Added:
     -To pbp_mrx_tier.txt: MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_DAY, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COPAY_DAY, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_DAY, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COPAY_DAY, MRX_TIER_BAL_LTCP_COPAY_DAY.


CHANGE LOG: Updates on January 5, 2026.

Files Dropped:
    pbp_mrx_vbid.txt, pbp_mrx_tier_vbid.txt, pbp_vbid.txt, pbp_ds_vbid.txt.

Variables Added:
    -To pbp_Section_A.txt: PBP_A_BALANCE_FLAG, PBP_A_DSNP_BUYDOWN, PBP_A_DSNP_BUYDOWN_NOMINAL_ATT. 
    -To pbp_Section_D.txt: PBP_D_DIFF_DEDUCT_11C3_AMT, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_UF_NMC_CATS_1, PBP_D_COMB_19B_SSBCI_NM_CATS_1, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_MAX_EXTND_YN_1, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_LIM_EXTND_YN_1, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_UF_NMC_CATS_2, 
	PBP_D_COMBO_19B_SSBCI_NM_CATS_2,PBP_D_COMBO_19B_MAX_EXTND_YN_2, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_LIM_EXTND_YN_2, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_UF_NMC_CATS_3, PBP_D_COMB_19B_SSBCI_NM_CATS_3, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_MAX_EXTND_YN_3, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_LIM_EXTND_YN_3, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_UF_NMC_CATS_4,PBP_D_COMB_19B_SSBCI_NM_CATS_4, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_MAX_EXTND_YN_4, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_LIM_EXTND_YN_4, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_UF_NMC_CATS_5, PBP_D_COMB_19B_SSBCI_NM_CATS_5, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_MAX_EXTND_YN_5, PBP_D_COMBO_19B_LIM_EXTND_YN_5.
    -To pbp_b11_dme_prosth_orth_sup.txt: PBP_B11C3_COINS_MIN_PCT, PBP_B11C3_COINS_MAX_PCT, PBP_B11C3_COPAY_MIN_AMT, PBP_B11C3_COPAY_MAX_AMT, PBP_B11C3_NOTES.
    -To pbp_b13i_b19b_services_vbid_ssbci.txt: PBP_B13I_FD_MODE, PBP_B13I_FD_MODE_DESC.
    -To pbp_b16_dental.txt: PBP_B16B_MAXPLAN_EXCL_CSG_YN, PBP_B16B_MAXPLAN_CSG_GROUPS, PBP_B16C_MAXPLAN_EXCL_CSG_YN, PBP_B16C_MAXPLAN_CSG_GROUPS.
    -To pbp_b18_hearing_exams_aids.txt:PBP_B18C_MAXPLAN_TYPE, PBP_B18C_MAXPLAN_CHOICE 
    -To pbp_b18_b19b_hearing_exams_aids_vbid_uf.txt:PBP_B18C_MAXPLAN_TYPE, PBP_B18C_MAXPLAN_CHOICE
    -To pbp_step18c.txt: PBP_B18C_MAXPLAN_TYPE, PBP_B18C_MAXPLAN_CHOICE
    -To pbp_b3_cardiac_rehab.txt: PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_PER_D 
    -To pbp_b3_b19b_cardiac_rehab_vbid_uf.txt: PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_PER_D 
    -To pbp_step3.txt: PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_1_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_2_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_3_MAXPLAN_PER_D, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_YN, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_AMT, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_PER, PBP_B3_4_MAXPLAN_PER_D 
    -To pbp_b19a_model_test_vbid_uf.txt:PBP_B19A_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER6, PBP_B19A_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER7, PBP_B19A_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER8, PBP_B19A_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER9, PBP_B19A_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER10, PBP_B19A_ELIGIBLE_SSBCI, PBP_B19A_UTILIZE_SSBCI, PBP_B19A_STATES_UF_OTHER6 
    -To pbp_b19a_model_test_vbid_uf.txt: PBP_B19A_STATES_UF_OTHER7, PBP_B19A_STATES_UF_OTHER8, PBP_B19A_STATES_UF_OTHER9, PBP_B19A_STATES_UF_OTHER10, PBP_B19A_COINS_11C3_MIN, PBP_B19A_COINS_11C3_MAX, PBP_B19A_DEDUCT_11C3_AMT, PBP_B19A_COPAY_11C3_MIN, PBP_B19A_COPAY_11C3_MAX. 
    -To pbp_b19b_model_test_vbid_uf.txt: PBP_B19B_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER6, PBP_B19B_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER7, PBP_B19B_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER8, PBP_B19B_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER9, PBP_B19B_STATES_SSBCI_OTHER10, PBP_B19B_ELIGIBLE_SSBCI, PBP_B19B_UTILIZE_SSBCI, PBP_B19B_STATES_UF_OTHER6, PBP_B19B_STATES_UF_OTHER7, PBP_B19B_STATES_UF_OTHER8, PBP_B19B_STATES_UF_OTHER9, PBP_B19B_STATES_UF_OTHER10.
    -To pbp_mrx.txt: MRX_OTC_STEP_THERAPY_YN, MRX_DSNP_BUYDOWN_ATTEST, MRX_BAL_OPT_FLEX, MRX_BAL_OPT_FLEX_OTHER_DESC, MRX_BAL_MODEL_ATTEST, MRX_GEN_BAL_CSTSHR_STRUC_TYPE, MRX_GEN_BAL_MO_YN, MRX_GEN_BAL_EXTENDED_YN,MRX_GEN_BAL_DEDUCTIBLE_OPT, MRX_GEN_BAL_DEDUCTIBLE_AMT, MRX_GEN_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_2M, MRX_GEN_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_3M, MRX_GEN_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_2M, MRX_GEN_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_3M,     MRX_GEN_BAL_OONP_COPAY_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_OONP_COPAY_OTHNUM, MRX_GEN_BAL_LTCP_COPAY_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_RSTD_COINS_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_RSTD_COINS_2M, MRX_GEN_BAL_RSTD_COINS_3M, MRX_GEN_BAL_MOSTD_COINS_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_MOSTD_COINS_2M, MRX_GEN_BAL_MOSTD_COINS_3M, MRX_GEN_BAL_OONP_COINS_1M, MRX_GEN_BAL_OONP_COINS_OTHNUM, MRX_GEN_BAL_LTCP_COINS_1M, MRX_BALANCE_COVG_TIER, MRX_BALANCE_CSTSHR_STRUC_TYPE, MRX_BALANCE_MO_TIER, MRX_BALANCE_EXTENDED_TIER,MRX_BALANCE_DEDUCTIBLE_OPT, MRX_BALANCE_DEDUCTIBLE_AMT, MRX_BALANCE_NOTES.
    -To pbp_mrx_tier.txt: MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COPAY_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COPAY_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COPAY_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COPAY_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COPAY_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COPAY_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COPAY_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COPAY_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_OONP_COPAY_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_LTCP_COPAY_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COINS_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COINS_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSTD_COINS_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COINS_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COINS_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_RSPFD_COINS_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COINS_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COINS_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOSTD_COINS_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COINS_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COINS_2M, MRX_TIER_BAL_MOPFD_COINS_3M, MRX_TIER_BAL_OONP_COINS_1M, MRX_TIER_BAL_LTCP_COINS_1M.

Variables Dropped:
    -From pbp_Section_A.txt: PBP_A_VBID_INDICATOR, BPT_ESRDSNP_DT
    -From pbp_b19_model_test.txt: PBP_B19A_VBD_YN, PBP_B19A_ATTESTATION 
    -From pbp_b19a_model_test_vbid_uf.txt: removed VBID attestation and enrollment fields 
    -From pbp_b19b_model_test_vbid_uf.txt: removed VBID attestation and enrollment fields
    -From pbp_mrx.txt: removed MRX_ALT_FULFILL_DESC
    -From pbp_mrx_tier.txt: removed MRX_TIER_IRA_OONP_COPAY_OTHNUM, MRX_TIER_IRA_OONP_COINS_OTHNUM
    -From pbp_mrx_tier_vbid.txt: removed VBID tier-level variables 
    -From pbp_mrx_vbid.txt and pbp_vbid.txt: removed reward/incentive VBID variables 
    -From pbp_vbid.txt: removed reward/incentive VBID variables
    -From pbp_ds_vbid.txt: removed VBID DS variables

Columns Length Changed:
    - Changed from 2 to 3 for PBP_B11C_COINS_EHC, PBP_B11C_COPAY_EHC
    - Changed from 3 to 4 for PBP_B14C_BENDESC_TYP_MHC (pbp_b14_preventive.txt, pbp_b14c_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_step14.txt)
    - Increased from 7 to 10 for PBP_B17B_INDV_MAXPLAN_AMT_CL, PBP_B17B_INDV_MAXPLAN_AMT_EGS, PBP_B17B_INDV_MAXPLAN_AMT_EGL, PBP_B17B_INDV_MAXPLAN_AMT_EGF, PBP_B17B_INDV_MAXPLAN_AMT_UPG (pbp_b17_eye_exams_wear.txt, pbp_b17_b19b_eye_exams_wear_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_step17b.txt)
    - Increased from 27 to 32 for PBP_B19A_STATES_EHC_SSBCI, PBP_B19B_STATES_EHC_SSBCI
    - Increased from 14 to 19 for PBP_B19A_STATES_EHC_UF, PBP_B19B_STATES_EHC_UF
    - Changed from 2 to 1 for PBP_B2_BENDESC_AD_NMCS (pbp_b2_snf.txt, pbp_b2_b19a_snf_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_b2_b19b_snf_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_step2.txt)


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This zip file contains Plan Benefit Package (PBP) tab delimited text files from the HPMS 
data repository, SAS programs, and files with supporting documentation. The SAS programs 
are compatible with SAS Version 7 or above and the input and library file path names need 
to be changed to your working subdirectory.


The CY 2027 PBP Benefits file provides the universe of PBP data for all active contracts 
and contains all the approved benefit and financial data submitted as part of the CY 2027 
Bid Submission by Medicare Advantage and Part D organizations, including those involved in 
certain demonstration projects and cost plans. The PBP Benefits file is updated quarterly.



CY 2027 PBP Benefits Extract Contents:

Text File:                                     SAS Input Statement to Use:
pbp_b10_amb_trans.txt                              pbp_b10_amb_trans.sas
pbp_b10_b19b_amb_trans_vbid_uf.txt                 pbp_b10_b19b_amb_trans_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b11_dme_prosth_orth_sup.txt                    pbp_b11_dme_prosth_orth_sup.sas
pbp_b12_renal_dialysis.txt                         pbp_b12_renal_dialysis.sas
pbp_b13i_b19b_other_services_vbid_ssbci.txt        pbp_b13i_b19b_other_services_vbid_ssbci.sas
pbp_b13i_b19b_services_vbid_ssbci.txt              pbp_b13i_b19b_services_vbid_ssbci.sas
pbp_b13_b19b_other_services_vbid_uf.txt            pbp_b13_b19b_other_services_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b13_other_services.txt                         pbp_b13_other_services.sas
pbp_b14b_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.txt               pbp_b14b_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b14c_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.txt               pbp_b14c_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b14_preventive.txt                             pbp_b14_preventive.sas
pbp_b15_partb_rx_drugs.txt                         pbp_b15_partb_rx_drugs.sas
pbp_b16_b19b_dental_vbid_uf.txt                    pbp_b16_b19b_dental_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b16_dental.txt                                 pbp_b16_dental.sas
pbp_b17_b19b_eye_exams_wear_vbid_uf.txt            pbp_b17_b19b_eye_exams_wear_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b17_eye_exams_wear.txt                         pbp_b17_eye_exams_wear.sas
pbp_b18_b19b_hearing_exams_aids_vbid_uf.txt        pbp_b18_b19b_hearing_exams_aids_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b18_hearing_exams_aids.txt                     pbp_b18_hearing_exams_aids.sas
pbp_b19a_model_test_vbid_uf.txt                    pbp_b19a_model_test_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b19b_model_test_vbid_uf.txt                    pbp_b19b_model_test_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b19_model_test.txt                             pbp_b19_model_test.sas
pbp_b1a_b19a_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt                pbp_b1a_b19a_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b1a_b19b_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt                pbp_b1a_b19b_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b1a_inpat_hosp.txt                             pbp_b1a_inpat_hosp.sas
pbp_b1b_b19a_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt                pbp_b1b_b19a_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b1b_b19b_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt                pbp_b1b_b19b_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b1b_inpat_hosp.txt                             pbp_b1b_inpat_hosp.sas
pbp_b20.txt                                        pbp_b20.sas
pbp_b2_b19a_snf_vbid_uf.txt                        pbp_b2_b19a_snf_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b2_b19b_snf_vbid_uf.txt                        pbp_b2_b19b_snf_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b2_snf.txt                                     pbp_b2_snf.sas
pbp_b3_b19b_cardiac_rehab_vbid_uf.txt              pbp_b3_b19b_cardiac_rehab_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b3_cardiac_rehab.txt                           pbp_b3_cardiac_rehab.sas
pbp_b4_b19b_emerg_urgent_vbid_uf.txt               pbp_b4_b19b_emerg_urgent_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b4_emerg_urgent.txt                            pbp_b4_emerg_urgent.sas
pbp_b5_partial_hosp.txt                            pbp_b5_partial_hosp.sas
pbp_b6_home_health.txt                             pbp_b6_home_health.sas
pbp_b7_b19b_health_prof_vbid_uf.txt                pbp_b7_b19b_health_prof_vbid_uf.sas
pbp_b7_health_prof.txt                             pbp_b7_health_prof.sas
pbp_b8_clin_diag_ther.txt                          pbp_b8_clin_diag_ther.sas
pbp_b9_outpat_hosp.txt                             pbp_b9_outpat_hosp.sas
pbp_mrx.txt              *                         pbp_mrx.sas
pbp_mrx_p.txt            *                         pbp_mrx_p.sas
pbp_mrx_tier.txt         *                         pbp_mrx_tier.sas
pbp_section_a.txt                                  pbp_section_a.sas
pbp_section_c.txt        **                        pbp_section_c.sas
pbp_section_c_oon.txt    **                        pbp_section_c_oon.sas
pbp_section_c_pos.txt    **                        pbp_section_c_pos.sas
pbp_section_d.txt                                  pbp_section_d.sas
pbp_section_d_oon.txt                              pbp_section_d_oon.sas
pbp_section_d_opt.txt                              pbp_section_d_opt.sas
pbp_step1.txt                                      pbp_step1.sas
pbp_step10b.txt                                    pbp_step10b.sas
pbp_step13.txt                                     pbp_step13.sas
pbp_step14.txt                                     pbp_step14.sas
pbp_step16.txt                                     pbp_step16.sas
pbp_step17a.txt                                    pbp_step17a.sas
pbp_step17b.txt                                    pbp_step17b.sas
pbp_step18a.txt                                    pbp_step18a.sas
pbp_step18b.txt                                    pbp_step18b.sas
pbp_step18c.txt                                    pbp_step18c.sas
pbp_step1_b.txt                                    pbp_step1_b.sas
pbp_step2.txt                                      pbp_step2.sas
pbp_step20.txt                                     pbp_step20.sas
pbp_step2_b.txt                                    pbp_step2_b.sas
pbp_step3.txt                                      pbp_step3.sas
pbp_step4.txt                                      pbp_step4.sas
pbp_step7b.txt                                     pbp_step7b.sas
pbp_step7f.txt                                     pbp_step7f.sas
planarea.txt            ***                        planarea.sas
planregionarea.txt      ***                        planregionarea.sas

*The pbp_mrx files for 2027 are provided in three files:
pbp_mrx.txt
pbp_mrx_p.txt
pbp_mrx_tier.txt

**The pbp_section_C.txt file contains data records at the out-of-network cost share group level. Therefore, if a Local or Regional PPO plan defines 
multiple cost share groups in the PBP then the pbp_section_C.txt file will have multiple Section C data records for the PPO plan. However, if a 
Local or Regional PPO plan defines only one out-of-pocket cost share group in the PBP then there will be only one Section C data record for the PPO 
plan in the pbp_section_C.txt file.

***The PlanArea.txt file is available for Local MA and EDPDP-FB plans; the PlanRegionArea.txt file is available for Regional MA plans and PDPs.

pbp_SectionA.txt - Contains general plan information.

pbp_b1a_inpat_hosp.txt, pbp_b1b_inpat_hosp.txt - Inpatient Hospital Acute/Psychiatric data.

pbp_b1a_b19a_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_b1a_b19b_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_b1b_b19a_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_b1b_b19b_inpat_hosp_vbid_uf.txt - Inpatient Hospital Acute/Psychiatric UF/SSBCI reduced cost data.

pbp_b2_snf.txt - Skilled Nursing Facility data.

pbp_b2_b19a_snf_vbid_uf.txt, pbp_b2_b19b_snf_vbid_uf.txt - Skilled Nursing Facility UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b3_cardiac_rehab.txt - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation data.

pbp_b3_b19b_cardiac_rehab_vbid_uf.txt - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b4_emerg_urgent.txt - Emergency/Urgent Care data.

pbp_b4_b19b_emerg_urgent_vbid_uf.txt - Emergency/Urgent Care UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b5_partial_hosp.txt - Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Program Services data.

pbp_b6_home_health.txt - Home Health data.

pbp_b7_health_prof.txt - Contains Health Care Professional data for Primary Care Physician, Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy, Physician Specialist and Mental Health Specialist services.
                         
pbp_b7_b19b_health_prof_vbid_uf.txt - Contains Health Care Professional UF/SSBCI data for Primary Care Physician, Chiropractic, Occupational Therapy, Physician Specialist and Mental Health Specialist services.

pbp_b8_clin_diag_ther.txt - Outpatient Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Radiology services data.

pbp_b9_outpt_hosp.txt - Outpatient Hospital, ASC, Outpatient Substance Abuse, and Cardiac Rehabilitation data.
                        
pbp_b10_amb_trans.txt - Ambulance/Transportation data.

pbp_b10_b19b_amb_trans_vbid_uf.txt - Ambulance/Transportation UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b11_dme_prosth_orth_sup.txt - Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics/Orthotics and Medical Supplies data.
                                  
pbp_b12_renal_dialysis.txt - Renal Dialysis data.

pbp_b13_other_services.txt - Outpatient Blood, Acupuncture and "Other" services data. The "Other" data describes benefits not included in standard PBP service categories.
                             
pbp_b13_b19b_other_services_vbid_uf.txt - Acupuncture, OTC, Meal Benefit and "Other" services UF/SSBCI data. The "Other" data describes benefits not included in standard PBP service categories.

pbp_b13i_b19b_services_vbid_ssbci.txt - Non-Primarily Health Related Benefits for the Chronically III, Food and Produce, Meals, Pest Control, Transportation for Non-Medical Needs, Indoor Air Quality Equipment and Services and Other data.

pbp_b13i_b19b_other_services_vbid_ssbci.txt - "Other" Non-Primarily Health Related Benefits for the Chronically Ill data. 

pbp_b14_preventive.txt - Contains Preventive Services data for Health Education/Wellness, Immunizations, Routine Physicals, and Pap/Pelvic Exams.
                         
pbp_b14b_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.txt - Contains Preventive Services UF/SSBCI data for Immunizations, Routine Physicals, and Pap/Pelvic Exams.

pbp_b14c_b19b_preventive_vbid_uf.txt - Contains Supplemental Benefits Preventive Services UF/SSBCI data for Health Education/Wellness, Fitness Benefit,Counseling Services.

pbp_b15_partb_rx_drugs.txt -  Medicare Part B prescription drugs.

pbp_b16_dental.txt - Preventive and Comprehensive Dental data.

pbp_b16_b19b_dental_vbid_uf.txt - Preventive and Comprehensive Dental UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b17_eye_exams_wear.txt - Eye Exams and Eye Wear data.

pbp_b17_b19b_eye_exams_wear_vbid_uf.txt - Eye Exams and Eye Wear UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b18_hearing_exams_aids.txt - Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids data.

pbp_b18_b19b_hearing_exams_aids_vbid_uf.txt - Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids UF/SSBCI data.

pbp_b19_model_test.txt - Model UF/SSBCI

pbp_b19a_model_test_vbid_uf.txt - 19A Package Model UF/SSBCI

pbp_b19b_model_test_vbid_uf.txt - 19B Package Model UF/SSBCI

pbp_b20.txt - Contains enhanced Prescription Drug data for Cost Plans if they do NOT offer Part D drug benefits.

pbp_Section_C.txt - Contains Out-of-Network/POS/Vistor Travel data.

pbp_section_c_oon.txt - Out-of-Network Groups

pbp_section_c_pos.txt - Point of Service Groups

pbp_Section_D.txt - Contains plan-level financial data such as plan premiums, global max plan benefit and out-of-pocket limits, and global deductibles.

pbp_section_D_oon.txt - Contains optional supplemental plan-level out-of-network deductibles and out-of-pocket limits.

pbp_Section_D_opt.txt - Contains plan-level benefit data descriptions of optional supplemental offerings including the optional benefit premium amounts.

pbp_mrx.txt - Contains Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits data.


pbp_mrx_p.txt      - Contains Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits (post OOP threshold) data.           

pbp_mrx_tier.txt   - Contains Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits (tiering) data.


pbp_step1.txt      - Contains Step-up details for service category B1.                       

pbp_step1_b.txt    - Contains Step-up details for service category  B1_B.                         

pbp_step2.txt      - Contains Step-up details for service category  B2.                        

pbp_step2_b.txt    - Contains Step-up details for service category B2_B.                          

pbp_step3.txt      - Contains Step-up details for service category B3.                         

pbp_step4.txt      - Contains Step-up details for service category  B4.                          

pbp_step10b.txt    - Contains step-up transportation benefit data.
                           
pbp_step13.txt     - Contains Step-up details for service category B13.                                                       

pbp_step14.txt     - Contains Step-up details for service category B14. 

pbp_step16.txt     - Contains step-up preventive and comprehensive dental data.

pbp_step17a.txt    - Contains step-up eye exams data.

pbp_step17b.txt    - Contains step-up eye wear data.

pbp_step18a.txt    - Contains step-up hearing exams data.

pbp_step18b.txt    - Contains step-up hearing aids data.

pbp_step18c.txt    - Contains step-up OTC hearing aids data.
                           
pbp_step20.txt     - Contains Step-up details for service category B20. 

pbp_step7b.txt     - Contains step-up chiropractic benefit data.

pbp_step7f.txt     - Contains step-up podiatry benefit data.


planarea.txt and planRegionArea.txt - Contains Service Area data by plan (includes EGHP service areas).

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If you are importing the data into Excel, you must define certain columns as text or you will lose any leading zero information (example, a plan id of '001' will 
appear as '1' if defined as "general" or "numeric.").  The variable names for the columns that should be delineated as text (or character in SAS terminology) are 
provided within the SAS input statements as well as the PBP_Benefits_2027_dictionary.xlsx.