Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
96
|
95
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | Any doctor | X | X |
| 2 | Select doctor from list | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X |
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Description
For persons with Medicare Managed Care Plans, MCDOC reports whether the person could go to any doctor (who would accept Medicare) or must choose from a list of doctors. If the plan assigned the doctor, then the person was included in the "Select doctor from list" category.
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Comparability
There are no comparability issues.
MCDOC is not comparable with variables for the period 1997 forward, such as MCARHMO, which indicates if the person has an HMO. From 1997 forward, the NCHS edited the type of coverage someone based on the verbatim plan name and responses to other questions on insurance. Users are encouraged to review the user note Insurance Data Collection.
Universe
- 1995-1996: Persons who reside in states with Medicare Managed Care Plans.
Availability
- 1995-1996
Survey Text
| 1996 |
| 1995 |
If doctor was assigned by the plan, mark box 2.
2[] Select from list/group (1i)
9[] DK (1d for NP with 1b, or 2)
2[] Other (1d for NP with 1b, or 2)
1h. Can -- go to ANY doctor who will accept Medicare or must -- choose from a specific group or list of doctors?
If doctor was assigned by the plan, mark box 2.
2[] Select from list/group (1i)
9[] DK (1d for NP with 1b, or 2)
i. What is the specific name if -- Medicare health plan?
___________
___________
(1d for NP with 1b,or 2)
Weights
- 1995-1996 : PERWEIGHT