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Description
For sample adults, YCHEAPMEDYR indicates if the respondent, concerning the use of prescription medication, asked doctor for a lower cost medication to save money in the past 12 months.
This variable can be used to monitor the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
In 2013, the universe was restricted from sample adults aged 18 and older, to sample adults aged 18 and older who were prescribed medicine in the past year. Otherwise, there are no comparability issues.
Universe
2011-2012: Sample adults age 18+.
2013-2018: Sample adults age 18+ who were prescribed prescription medication in the past 12 months.
