RIC         1  2                                        C Record Identification Code

VERSION     3  1                                        C Version Number

BASEID      4  8  $BSIDFMT                              C Unique SP Identification Number

                              12,776             LOW-HIGH BASEID Count

KNOWMC     12  2  KNOWMC             KN1                N How easy is Mcare prog to understand

                                 314                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               2,039                    1 Very easy
                               6,098                    2 Somewhat easy
                               3,154                    3 Somewhat difficult
                               1,053                    4 Very difficult

                  Note: First available in 2001

KCARKNOW   14  2  KNOWFMT            KN2                N What SP thinks they know about Mcare

                                  47                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               1,173                    1 Just about everything necessary
                               3,756                    2 Most of what is necessary
                               4,208                    3 Some of what is necessary
                               2,408                    4 A little of what is necessary
                               1,066                    5 Almost none of what is necessary

                 Notes: See MCARKNOW in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

TOPICKN1   16  2  TOPICKNF           KN24a              N Topic most important to have info about

                                  69                   -8 Don't know
                                 122                   -7 Refused
                               3,149                    1 How much SP would have to pay for med sv
                               1,422                    2 Information about Mcare pres drug covera
                               2,609                    3 Mcare new benefits or changes
                                 822                    4 What services Medicare does/doesn't cove
                                 187                    5 Benefits of Mcare Advantage plans
                                  72                    6 Medigap or supplemental insurance
                                 112                    7 Medicaid
                                 131                    8 Choosing/finding a dr or othr med provid
                                 205                    9 Staying healthy
                                  49                   10 Qual. of care provided in area
                                  40                   11 Choosing a nursing home
                               3,787                   96 Doesn't want/need any of this informatio

                  Note: First available in 2005

TOPICKN2   18  2  TOPICKNF           KN24a              N Topic 2nd most important 2 have info abt

                               5,392                   -1 Inapplicable
                                   0                    1 How much SP would have to pay for med sv
                                 878                    2 Information about Mcare pres drug covera
                               1,984                    3 Mcare new benefits or changes
                               2,341                    4 What services Medicare does/doesn't cove
                                 499                    5 Benefits of Mcare Advantage plans
                                 229                    6 Medigap or supplemental insurance
                                 243                    7 Medicaid
                                 374                    8 Choosing/finding a dr or othr med provid
                                 593                    9 Staying healthy
                                 197                   10 Qual. of care provided in area
                                  43                   11 Choosing a nursing home
                                   3                   96 Doesn't want/need any of this informatio

                 Notes: Applies only if SP needs more info on more than one topic/program.
                        First available in 2005

TOPICKN3   20  2  TOPICKNF           KN24a              N Topic 3rd most important 2 have info abt

                               6,988                   -1 Inapplicable
                                   0                    1 How much SP would have to pay for med sv
                                   0                    2 Information about Mcare pres drug covera
                                 403                    3 Mcare new benefits or changes
                               1,420                    4 What services Medicare does/doesn't cove
                                 565                    5 Benefits of Mcare Advantage plans
                                 314                    6 Medigap or supplemental insurance
                                 374                    7 Medicaid
                                 509                    8 Choosing/finding a dr or othr med provid
                               1,078                    9 Staying healthy
                                 774                   10 Qual. of care provided in area
                                 350                   11 Choosing a nursing home
                                   1                   96 Doesn't want/need any of this informatio

                 Notes: Applies only if SP needs more info on more than two topics/programs.
                        First available in 2005

KNUPNNE    22  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, not wanted or needed

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               1,366                    1 True
                              11,255                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPFAML   24  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, family or friend

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               2,932                    1 True
                               9,689                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPPROF   26  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, medical professional

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               4,606                    1 True
                               8,015                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPPHAR   28  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, pharmacist

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               2,533                    1 True
                              10,088                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPMCRE   30  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, Mcare

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               6,060                    1 True
                               6,561                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPSEC    32  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, SSA

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               2,036                    1 True
                              10,585                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPSTMD   34  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, state Mcaid agency

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                                 633                    1 True
                              11,988                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPGACY   36  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, other govt agency

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                                 295                    1 True
                              12,326                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPINSR   38  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, insurance company

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               2,422                    1 True
                              10,199                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPEMP    40  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, employer or union

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                                 334                    1 True
                              12,287                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPAARP   42  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, AARP or seniors org

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               2,092                    1 True
                              10,529                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPMDIA   44  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, media

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                               3,025                    1 True
                               9,596                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPOTR    46  2  TRUE3FMT           KN25a              N Mcare devel source, other

                                  37                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                                  41                    1 True
                              12,580                    2 False
                                   0                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNUPOTOS   48 30                     KN25a              C Mcare devel source, other, specify

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNFOSATI   78  2  SAT1FMT            KN26               N SP Satisfac w/ Mcare info availability

                                 160                   -8 Don't know
                                 117                   -7 Refused
                               1,889                    1 Very satisfied
                               9,193                    2 Satisfied
                                 674                    3 Dissatisfied
                                 197                    4 Very dissatisfied
                                 546                    5 No experience

                 Notes: See INFOSATI in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KBOKRECD   80  2  YES2FMT            KN27               N SP received Mcare & You book

                                 553                   -8 Don't know
                                 117                   -7 Refused
                              10,581                    1 Yes
                               1,525                    2 No

                 Notes: See BOOKRECD in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KBOKREAD   82  2  BOOKREAD           KN28               N Amount of book read by SP

                                   7                   -8 Don't know
                               2,195                   -1 Inapplicable
                                 500                    1 Read it thoroughly
                               5,027                    2 Read parts of it
                               5,047                    3 Have not read it at all

                 Notes: Applies only if KBOKRECD = 1. See BOOKREAD in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KBOKUNDR   84  2  EASYDIFF           KN29               N Book understood by SP

                                  25                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               7,249                   -1 Inapplicable
                               1,316                    1 Very easy
                               3,197                    2 Somewhat easy
                                 848                    3 Somewhat hard
                                 140                    4 Very hard

                 Notes: Applies only if KBOKREAD = 1 or 2. See BOOKUNDR in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

MDCOVMAM   86  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Annual mammogram for woman

                               2,275                   -8 Don't know
                                 121                   -7 Refused
                               9,755                    1 Yes
                                 625                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVPSA   88  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Annual PSA test for men

                               3,389                   -8 Don't know
                                 122                   -7 Refused
                               8,552                    1 Yes
                                 713                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVDNT   90  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Routine dental exam

                               1,587                   -8 Don't know
                                 120                   -7 Refused
                               1,533                    1 Yes
                               9,536                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVFLU   92  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Annual flu shot

                               1,002                   -8 Don't know
                                 121                   -7 Refused
                              11,026                    1 Yes
                                 627                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVCOL   94  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Colon cancer screeing

                               2,536                   -8 Don't know
                                 125                   -7 Refused
                               9,180                    1 Yes
                                 935                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVCRD   96  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Cardiovascular screening

                               2,054                   -8 Don't know
                                 120                   -7 Refused
                               9,571                    1 Yes
                               1,031                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVEYE   98  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Routine eye exam

                               1,516                   -8 Don't know
                                 121                   -7 Refused
                               5,031                    1 Yes
                               6,108                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVDBT  100  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Diabetes screening

                               2,633                   -8 Don't know
                                 121                   -7 Refused
                               9,162                    1 Yes
                                 860                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2006

MDCOVHHS  102  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Home health care services

                               3,121                   -8 Don't know
                                 124                   -7 Refused
                               7,695                    1 Yes
                               1,836                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2008

MDCOVNH   104  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N Medically-necessary nursing home care

                               3,265                   -8 Don't know
                                 123                   -7 Refused
                               7,854                    1 Yes
                               1,534                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2008

MDCOVER   106  2  YES1FMT            KN34b              N ER for life=threatening situation

                               1,205                   -8 Don't know
                                 118                   -7 Refused
                              10,929                    1 Yes
                                 524                    2 No

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNOUTUS   108  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF4              N Non-emergency care traveling outside US

                                 122                   -7 Refused
                               1,700                    1 True
                               4,820                    2 False
                               6,134                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNELIG    110  2  TRUE3FMT           KN36a              N Eligible for Mcare bcause low/mod income

                                 123                   -7 Refused
                               2,242                    1 True
                               8,921                    2 False
                               1,490                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2004

KNSAVMSP  112  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF10             N Limited income save on Mcare Saving Prog

                                 123                   -7 Refused
                               6,162                    1 True
                               1,015                    2 False
                               5,476                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNADVTG   114  2  TRUE3FMT           KN42b              N Mcare advantage plans cover more service

                                 123                   -7 Refused
                               5,685                    1 True
                               1,406                    2 False
                               5,562                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2005

KNLIMCHC  116  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF16             N Enroll Mcare Advantage limits choices

                                 123                   -7 Refused
                               6,631                    1 True
                               1,774                    2 False
                               4,248                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNCOVORG  118  2  TRUE3FMT           KN45               N If your MHMO quits Mcare covered by FFS

                                 122                   -7 Refused
                               5,807                    1 True
                               1,032                    2 False
                               5,815                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2001

KNRAISE   120  2  TRUE3FMT           KN46               N MHMO can raise fees/change benefit ea yr

                                 124                   -7 Refused
                               8,284                    1 True
                                 550                    2 False
                               3,818                    3 Not sure

                 Notes: See BKRAISE in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KNCOMOPT  122  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF21             N Free counseling to understand options

                                 125                   -7 Refused
                               6,557                    1 True
                                 552                    2 False
                               5,542                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNCOMEXP  124  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF23             N Comparison info; area patient exeriences

                                 125                   -7 Refused
                               3,818                    1 True
                               1,623                    2 False
                               7,210                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNCOMQLT  126  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF24             N Comparison info; area quality of care

                                 125                   -7 Refused
                               4,755                    1 True
                               1,360                    2 False
                               6,536                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNRPTHMO  128  2  TRUE3FMT           KN49               N Plan complaints reported to Mcare

                                 125                   -7 Refused
                               9,710                    1 True
                                 511                    2 False
                               2,430                    3 Not sure

                 Notes: See BKRPTHMO in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KNAPLDEC  130  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF28             N Right to file appeal if disagree Mcare

                                 125                   -7 Refused
                              11,088                    1 True
                                 137                    2 False
                               1,426                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNVOLMED  132  2  TRUE3FMT           KN49f              N Mcare can enroll in presc drug coverage

                                 127                   -7 Refused
                               9,606                    1 True
                                 616                    2 False
                               2,427                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2005

KNNOENRL  134  2  TRUE3FMT           KNTF31             N Other Rx choice; choose not to enroll

                                 127                   -7 Refused
                               8,455                    1 True
                                 431                    2 False
                               3,763                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2008

KNRXLIST  136  2  TRUE3FMT           KN49g1             N All drug plans cover same list of drugs

                                 127                   -7 Refused
                               2,211                    1 True
                               6,616                    2 False
                               3,822                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2007

KNACCPLN  148  2  TRUE3FMT           KN49i1             N Mcare Rx plan must be accepted all pharm

                                 126                   -7 Refused
                               3,705                    1 True
                               5,046                    2 False
                               3,899                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNLIMINC  150  2  TRUE3FMT           KN49l              N Limited income and resources assistance

                                 126                   -7 Refused
                               8,836                    1 True
                                 657                    2 False
                               3,157                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2005

KNOUTPKT  152  2  TRUE3FMT           KN49n              N Out-of-pocket cost are same in all plans

                                 127                   -7 Refused
                               1,612                    1 True
                               7,552                    2 False
                               3,485                    3 Not sure

                  Note: First available in 2007

KNPARTD   154  2  KNPARTDF           KN49o              N Eligable to sign up for Part D

                               1,125                   -8 Don't know
                                 126                   -7 Refused
                              10,039                    1 Anyone on Mcare can sign up for Part D
                                 595                    2 Only low-income can sign up for Part D
                                 891                    3 Neither statement is true

                  Note: First available in 2007

KNHAVCOM  156  2  YES2FMT            KN50               N SP has personal computer in home

                                   5                   -8 Don't know
                                 117                   -7 Refused
                               6,490                    1 Yes
                               6,164                    2 No

                 Notes: See BNHAVCOM in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KNETPERS  158  2  YESNONET           KN51a              N SP ever use Internet to get info

                                  18                   -8 Don't know
                                 120                   -7 Refused
                               4,585                    1 Yes
                               7,852                    2 No
                                 201                    3 Never heard of the Internet

                  Note: First available in 2006

KNETFRND  160  2  YES1FMT            KN51b              N SP has someone to get info from Internet

                                   8                   -8 Don't know
                               4,924                   -1 Inapplicable
                               2,943                    1 Yes
                               4,901                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only when KNETPERS = 2.
                        First available in 2006

KNETOFTN  162  2  KNETOFMT           KN51c              N How often access Internet seeking info

                                  48                   -8 Don't know
                                   1                   -7 Refused
                               5,248                   -1 Inapplicable
                               1,896                    1 Every day
                               1,597                    2 A few times a week
                               1,644                    3 A few times a month
                               2,342                    4 A few times a year

                 Notes: Applies only when KNETPERS = 1 or KNETPRND = 1.
                        First available in 2006

KVSITWEB  164  2  YES1FMT            KN53               N Has SP visited website for Medicare info

                                 121                   -8 Don't know
                                   3                   -7 Refused
                                 339                   -1 Inapplicable
                               2,547                    1 Yes
                               9,766                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only if KNETUSED/KNETPERS = 1 or 2. See VISITWEB in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KCHIHELP  166  2  KCHIHELP           KN54               N Who makes SP health insurance decisions

                                  30                   -8 Don't know
                                  94                   -7 Refused
                               1,305                   -1 Inapplicable
                               7,805                    1 Makes decisions on own
                               2,986                    2 Gets help on decisions
                                 556                    3 Someone else makes decisions

                 Notes: Inapplicable if proxy interview (PROXY = 2.)  See MCHIHELP in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KREELINE  168  2  YES2FMT            KN56               N Before today, SP aware of 800-MEDICARE

                                  42                   -8 Don't know
                                  78                   -7 Refused
                               8,173                    1 Yes
                               4,483                    2 No

                 Notes: See FREELINE in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KCPHINFO  170  2  YES1FMT            KN57               N SP has called 1-800-Medicare for info

                                  38                   -8 Don't know
                               4,603                   -1 Inapplicable
                               3,123                    1 Yes
                               5,012                    2 No

                 Notes: Applies only if KREELINE = 1. See MCPHINFO in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

KCSUGGST  172  2  KCSUGGST           KN58               N Does SP have concerns/suggest for CMS

                                  16                   -8 Don't know
                                 113                   -7 Refused
                               7,787                    1 Doesn't have any suggestions/concerns
                               4,860                   91 Does have suggestions/concerns

                 Notes: See MCSUGGST in prior yrs.
                        First available in 2001

