Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
90
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X |
| 2 | Mentioned | X |
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Description
For persons who completed the assistive devices questionnaire, LAHPAMCARE indicates whether Medicare paid for the person's home features designed for persons with disabilities.
LAHPAMCARE was introduced in 1990 as part of a supplement on assistive devices. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1990: Persons with a completed assistive devices questionnaire.
Availability
- 1990
Survey Text
| 1990 |
People covered by Medicare have a card that looks like this. Show Medicare Card.
1a. In (month), was anyone in the family covered by Medicare?
Read if necessary: Medicare is a health insurance program for persons 65 or over and certain disabled persons.
2[] No (2)
9[] DK (2)
b. Who was this?
Mark "Medicare" box in person's column.
c. Anyone else?
[] No
Weights
- 1990 : SUPP2WT