SHARE:
medicare
| Variable | Question text | Label |
|---|---|---|
| last_four_ssn_asked | asked ssn last four | |
| mc_id | medicare identifier | |
| mcare_3 | Could you give us your Medicare number for this purpose? You can find your Medicare number on your red white and blue Medicare card, or on your Medicare statements. Please note that under the Privacy Act of 1974, providing your number is a voluntary decision. The benefits you may be receiving under this program will not be affected in any way by your decision. If you say yes, we will protect your information by protecting your confidentiality. We will use the information only after it has been de-identified. | Medicare Full Consent |
| mcare_5 | Even if you cannot provide your new Medicare number, would you allow us to link to these data using your name, date of birth, and address, and/or using the last four digits of your social security number? We will of course protect the confidentiality of your information as we have previously described. | use info for medicare number |
| mcare_altconsent | alternative medicare consent |