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Medicare Part D - 2007
Medicare Part D SAQ - 2007 OVERVIEW In early 2007, graduates received the respondent report and the Medicare Part D questionnaire. This went out to all living graduates regardless of their 2004 participation - provided we knew where the graduate lived. Perhaps because of insufficient testing of the questionnaire there were about 300 graduates who only completed the first page and the last page, the fourth page. Questions on pages two and three were therefore coded not ascertained. BRIEF VARIABLE DESCRIPTIONS IS001REM-IS002REM: Graduate's prescription drug usage IS003REM: Graduate's understanding of new Medicare plan IS004REM: Graduate enrolled in new Medicare plan? IS005REM-IS010REM: Graduate's new enrollment details IS011REM-IS017REM: Reasons Graduate didn't enroll in Medicare IS018REM-IS019REM: Who's responsible for Grad not enrolling IS020REM-IS037REM: Were various resources used for enrollment decision IS038REM-IS046REM: Seek advice from particular person about enrolling? IS047REM: Graduate change prescription coverage late 2006? IS048REM-IS049REM: Old coverage details IS050REM-IS055REM: Reason Graduate changed perscription coverage IS056REM: Graduate's message to Washington IS057REM: Grad leave comment? NOTE: See cor988 in Appendix P for variable creation details.
is001rem: How many different prescription drugs do you currently take regularly?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q1
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 20 | 36 | 56 |
0 - 1 | 867 | 907 | 1774 | |
2 - 3 | 811 | 928 | 1739 | |
4 - 5 | 507 | 615 | 1122 | |
6 - 37 | 406 | 435 | 841 |
is002rem: How much did you spend out-of-pocket on prescription drugs in 2006?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q2
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 293 | 394 | 687 |
0 - 40 | 490 | 502 | 992 | |
42 - 182 | 477 | 492 | 969 | |
183 - 361 | 467 | 502 | 969 | |
362 - 720 | 452 | 537 | 989 | |
722 - 9700 | 432 | 494 | 926 |
is003rem: How well would you say you understand the new Medicare prescription drug benefit?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q3
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 66 | 111 | 177 |
1 | NOT WELL AT ALL | 491 | 533 | 1024 |
2 | NOT TOO WELL AT ALL | 619 | 593 | 1212 |
3 | SOMEWHAT WELL | 976 | 1203 | 2179 |
4 | VERY WELL | 459 | 481 | 940 |
is004rem: Are you enrolled in the new Medicare prescription drug benefit?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q4
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 47 | 73 | 120 |
1 | YES | 1016 | 1373 | 2389 |
2 | NO | 1548 | 1475 | 3023 |
is005rem: What kind of new Medicare plan is Graduate enrolled in?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q4
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-2 | 1595 | 1548 | 3143 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 44 | 83 | 127 |
1 | STAND-ALONE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN | 598 | 850 | 1448 |
2 | MEDICARE ADVANTAGE/HMO PLAN | 374 | 440 | 814 |
is006rem: Did Graduate provide the name of his/her Medicare prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage/HMO?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q5, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-2 | 1595 | 1548 | 3143 | |
1 | YES | 1002 | 1349 | 2351 |
2 | NO | 14 | 24 | 38 |
is007rem: How much do you pay each month in premiums for your Medicare prescription drug or Medicare Advantage/HMO plan?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q6, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 58 | 83 | 141 |
-2 | 1595 | 1548 | 3143 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 0 | 2 | 2 |
0 - 11 | 212 | 263 | 475 | |
12 - 24 | 206 | 290 | 496 | |
25 - 35 | 217 | 289 | 506 | |
36 - 75 | 190 | 266 | 456 | |
76 - 926 | 133 | 180 | 313 |
is008rem: Century month Graduate enrolled in his/her current Medicare prescription drug plan.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q7_y, q7_m, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 53 | 70 | 123 |
-2 | 1595 | 1548 | 3143 | |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 0 | 1 | 1 |
783 - 1272 | 249 | 290 | 539 | |
1273 | 268 | 364 | 632 | |
1274 - 1277 | 184 | 291 | 475 | |
1278 - 1285 | 245 | 338 | 583 | |
1286 - 1296 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
is009rem: How confident are you that you made the best decision about which Medicare plan you enrolled in?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q8, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 9 | 26 | 35 |
-2 | 1595 | 1548 | 3143 | |
1 | NOT VERY CONFIDENT | 76 | 111 | 187 |
2 | SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT | 380 | 536 | 916 |
3 | VERY CONFIDENT | 440 | 561 | 1001 |
4 | EXTREMELY CONFIDENT | 111 | 139 | 250 |
is010rem: How do the savings you're receiving for your new Medicare plan compare to what you expected to save?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q9, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 37 | 56 | 93 |
-2 | 1595 | 1548 | 3143 | |
1 | NO SAVINGS SO FAR | 169 | 219 | 388 |
2 | LESS THAN EXPECTED | 169 | 224 | 393 |
3 | ABOUT WHAT EXPECTED | 529 | 696 | 1225 |
4 | BETTER THAN EXPECTED | 112 | 178 | 290 |
is011rem: Did Graduate already have a good prescription drug coverage under another plan? Was this the main reason, an important reason, or not a reason for not enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q10_a1, q10_a2, q10sum, q10msum, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 62 | 87 | 149 |
-2 | 1016 | 1373 | 2389 | |
1 | MAIN REASON | 1137 | 1050 | 2187 |
2 | AN IMPORTANT REASON | 100 | 110 | 210 |
3 | NOT A REASON | 296 | 301 | 597 |
is012rem: Did Graduate not take enough prescriptions to need a Medicare drug plan? Was this the main reason, an important reason, or not a reason for not enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q10_b1, q10_b2, q10sum, q10msum, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 62 | 87 | 149 |
-2 | 1016 | 1373 | 2389 | |
1 | MAIN REASON | 118 | 150 | 268 |
2 | AN IMPORTANT REASON | 164 | 160 | 324 |
3 | NOT A REASON | 1251 | 1151 | 2402 |
is013rem: Did Graduate think it wouldn't save him/her enough money to be worthwhile? Was this the main reason, an important reason, or not a reason for not enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q10_c1, q10_c2, q10sum, q10msum, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 62 | 87 | 149 |
-2 | 1016 | 1373 | 2389 | |
1 | MAIN REASON | 40 | 43 | 83 |
2 | AN IMPORTANT REASON | 258 | 231 | 489 |
3 | NOT A REASON | 1235 | 1187 | 2422 |
is014rem: Did Graduate think it is too complicated or too hard to figure out which plan to choose? Was this the main reason, an important reason, or not a reason for not enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q10_d1, q10_e2, q10sum, q10msum, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 62 | 87 | 149 |
-2 | 1016 | 1373 | 2389 | |
1 | MAIN REASON | 19 | 18 | 37 |
2 | AN IMPORTANT REASON | 160 | 144 | 304 |
3 | NOT A REASON | 1354 | 1299 | 2653 |
is015rem: Did Graduate not get around to it this year? Was this the main reason, an important reason, or not a reason for not enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q10_e1, q10_e2, q10sum, q10msum, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 62 | 87 | 149 |
-2 | 1016 | 1373 | 2389 | |
1 | MAIN REASON | 3 | 3 | 6 |
2 | AN IMPORTANT REASON | 34 | 18 | 52 |
3 | NOT A REASON | 1496 | 1440 | 2936 |
is016rem: Was some other reason the main reason, an important reason, or not a reason for Graduate not enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan? This excludes having a good prescription plan, not taking enough prescriptions, not saving money, too complicated to choose a plan, and not getting around to it.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q10_f1, q10_f2, q10sum, q10msum, IS005REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 62 | 87 | 149 |
-2 | 1015 | 1372 | 2387 | |
1 | MAIN REASON | 77 | 38 | 115 |
2 | AN IMPORTANT REASON | 48 | 38 | 86 |
3 | NOT A REASON | 1409 | 1386 | 2795 |
is017rem: What is the other reason Graduate hasn't enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan? This excludes having a good prescription plan, not taking enough prescriptions, not saving money, too complicated to choose a plan, and not getting around to it.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: c_q10f, IS016REM
*NOT AVAILABLE ON PUBLIC RELEASE*
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 2 | 4 | 6 |
-3 | REFUSED | 4 | 3 | 7 |
-2 | 2486 | 2845 | 5331 | |
1 | GRAD HAD VA/TRICARE COVERAGE | 13 | 21 | 34 |
2 | GRAD STILL WORKING | 8 | 3 | 11 |
3 | GRAD HAS SENIOR CARE | 6 | 5 | 11 |
4 | LOSE MEDICAL COVERAGE IF SIGN UP | 3 | 2 | 5 |
5 | SPOUSE WORKS, COVERED UNDER PLAN | 5 | 1 | 6 |
6 | RECOMMENDED BY INSURANCE/ADVISOR | 65 | 7 | 72 |
7 | NOT ELLIGABLE | 6 | 15 | 21 |
8 | OTHER | 13 | 15 | 28 |
is018rem: Who was responsible for making your decisions about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q11a, q11b, c_q11b3
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 109 | 140 | 249 |
-1 | DON'T KNOW | 25 | 35 | 60 |
1 | GRADUATE ENTIRELY | 1578 | 1381 | 2959 |
2 | SOMEONE ELSE AND GRAD BUT MOSTLY GRAD | 279 | 342 | 621 |
3 | SOMEONE ELSE AND GRAD EQUALLY | 376 | 620 | 996 |
4 | SOMEONE ELSE AND GRAD MOSTLY SOMEBODY ELSE | 104 | 169 | 273 |
5 | SOMEONE ELSE ENTIRELY | 75 | 109 | 184 |
6 | GRAD ENROLLED AUTOMATICALLY & HAVE NOT CHANGED | 65 | 125 | 190 |
is019rem: Graduate's relationship to person who was at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q11b, c_q11b2, c_q11b3, SEXRSP, IS018REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 89 | 137 | 226 |
-2 | 1752 | 1646 | 3398 | |
1 | HUSBAND | 0 | 923 | 923 |
4 | SON | 2 | 8 | 10 |
6 | BROTHER | 2 | 5 | 7 |
10 | SON-IN-LAW | 0 | 1 | 1 |
11 | BROTHER-IN-LAW | 0 | 5 | 5 |
20 | NEPHEW | 1 | 0 | 1 |
21 | MALE FRIEND | 1 | 1 | 2 |
31 | WIFE | 612 | 0 | 612 |
32 | FORMER WIFE | 1 | 0 | 1 |
34 | DAUGHTER | 7 | 18 | 25 |
36 | SISTER | 3 | 2 | 5 |
40 | DAUGHTER-IN-LAW | 1 | 1 | 2 |
41 | SISTER-IN-LAW | 0 | 2 | 2 |
51 | FEMALE FRIEND | 0 | 1 | 1 |
74 | CHILD, GENDER UNKNOWN | 2 | 3 | 5 |
80 | CHILD-IN-LAW, GENDER UNKNOWN | 1 | 0 | 1 |
91 | FRIEND, GENDER UNKNOWN | 30 | 30 | 60 |
93 | OTHER RELATIVE, GENDER UNKNOWN | 0 | 3 | 3 |
95 | OTHER NON-RELATIVE, GENDER UNKNOWN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
105 | RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY MEMBER (PRIEST, BROTHER, ETC.) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
501 | INSURANCE AGENT/REP | 49 | 78 | 127 |
502 | FINANCIAL ADVISOR/CONSULTANT | 7 | 6 | 13 |
503 | EMPLOYER | 38 | 25 | 63 |
504 | DOCTOR/PHARMACIST | 8 | 11 | 19 |
505 | LAWYER | 1 | 1 | 2 |
506 | SOCIAL WORKER | 1 | 3 | 4 |
507 | COUNTY AGING RESOURCE CENTER | 2 | 9 | 11 |
is020rem: Did Graduate use Medicare's 1-800 number for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_a1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 157 | 206 | 363 |
2 | NO | 2308 | 2529 | 4837 |
is021rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use Medicare's 1-800 number for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_a2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 55 | 79 | 134 |
2 | NO | 2410 | 2656 | 5066 |
is022rem: Did Graduate use Medicare's website for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_b1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 301 | 261 | 562 |
2 | NO | 2164 | 2474 | 4638 |
is023rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use Medicare's website for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_b2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 92 | 158 | 250 |
2 | NO | 2373 | 2577 | 4950 |
is024rem: Did Graduate use websites other than Medicare's for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_c1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 189 | 167 | 356 |
2 | NO | 2276 | 2568 | 4844 |
is025rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use websites other than Medicare's for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_c2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 71 | 109 | 180 |
2 | NO | 2394 | 2626 | 5020 |
is026rem: Did Graduate use materials sent by plans for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_d1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 1019 | 1108 | 2127 |
2 | NO | 1446 | 1627 | 3073 |
is027rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use materials sent by plans for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_d2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 215 | 310 | 525 |
2 | NO | 2250 | 2425 | 4675 |
is028rem: Did Graduate use materials provided by Medicare for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_e1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 761 | 785 | 1546 |
2 | NO | 1704 | 1950 | 3654 |
is029rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use materials provided by Medicare for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_e2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 145 | 234 | 379 |
2 | NO | 2320 | 2501 | 4821 |
is030rem: Did Graduate use materials provided by the pharmacy for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_f1, q12_j, q12sum, inpilot
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 307 | 348 | 655 |
1 | YES | 180 | 232 | 412 |
2 | NO | 2124 | 2341 | 4465 |
is031rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use materials provided by the pharmacy for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_f2, q12_j, q12sum, inpilot
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 307 | 348 | 655 |
1 | YES | 47 | 61 | 108 |
2 | NO | 2257 | 2512 | 4769 |
is032rem: Did Graduate use materials sent by organizations other than Graduate's plans, Medicare, and the pharmacy for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_g1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 529 | 584 | 1113 |
2 | NO | 1936 | 2151 | 4087 |
is033rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use materials sent by organizations other than Graduate's plans, Medicare, and the pharmacy for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_g2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 148 | 220 | 368 |
2 | NO | 2317 | 2515 | 4832 |
is034rem: Did Graduate use articles in newspapers or magazines for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_h1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 547 | 650 | 1197 |
2 | NO | 1918 | 2085 | 4003 |
is035rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use articles in newspapers or magazines for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_h2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 119 | 171 | 290 |
2 | NO | 2346 | 2564 | 4910 |
is036rem: Did Graduate use information on tv/radio for information about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit or which plan to choose?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_i1, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 284 | 344 | 628 |
2 | NO | 2181 | 2391 | 4572 |
is037rem: Did the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose use information on tv/radio for information?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q12_i2, q12_j, q12sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 146 | 186 | 332 |
1 | YES | 59 | 75 | 134 |
2 | NO | 2406 | 2660 | 5066 |
is038rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from Graduate's spouse?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_a, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 679 | 886 | 1565 |
2 | NO | 1763 | 1812 | 3575 |
is039rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from Graduate's children?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_c, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 39 | 70 | 109 |
2 | NO | 2403 | 2628 | 5031 |
is040rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from Graduate's family other than spouse and children?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_c, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 71 | 113 | 184 |
2 | NO | 2371 | 2585 | 4956 |
is041rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from friends?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_d, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 289 | 361 | 650 |
2 | NO | 2153 | 2337 | 4490 |
is042rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from a pharmacist?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_e, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 177 | 202 | 379 |
2 | NO | 2265 | 2496 | 4761 |
is043rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from physician/other health care provider?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_f, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 136 | 105 | 241 |
2 | NO | 2306 | 2593 | 4899 |
is044rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from insurance agent?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_g, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 514 | 636 | 1150 |
2 | NO | 1928 | 2062 | 3990 |
is045rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from an accountant/professional financial advisor?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_h, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 70 | 82 | 152 |
2 | NO | 2372 | 2616 | 4988 |
is046rem: Did Graduate or the person at least partially responsible for Graduate's decision about enrolling in the Medicare prescription drug benefit and which plan to choose seek advice from local senior center or other community group?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q13_i, q13_j, q13sum
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 169 | 223 | 392 |
1 | YES | 114 | 234 | 348 |
2 | NO | 2328 | 2464 | 4792 |
is047rem: Did Graduate change his/her Medicare prescription drug coverage between November 15th and December 31st in 2006?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14a
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 262 | 291 | 553 |
1 | YES | 198 | 255 | 453 |
2 | NO | 2151 | 2375 | 4526 |
is048rem: What kind of Medicare prescription drug coverage did Graduate have before changing coverage between November 15th and December 31st in 2006?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14b, c_q14b, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 14 | 16 | 30 |
-3 | REFUSED | 4 | 5 | 9 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | RECEIVED DRUG COVERAGE THROUGH A PLAN OFFERED BY EMPLOYER | 44 | 54 | 98 |
2 | DID NOT HAVE ANY PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE BEFORE NOV/DEC 2006 | 13 | 21 | 34 |
3 | RECEIVE COVERAGE THROUGH STAND-ALONE MEDICARE PRESCRIP PLAN | 78 | 90 | 168 |
4 | RECEIVED COVERAGE THROUGH A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE/HMO PLAN | 27 | 39 | 66 |
6 | GRAD NAMED A PLAN/COMPANY | 6 | 12 | 18 |
7 | GRAD UPGRADED/CHANGED PLAN | 6 | 5 | 11 |
8 | GRAD ONLY MENTIONED COST | 6 | 6 | 12 |
9 | GRAD GAVE OTHER REASON | 0 | 7 | 7 |
is049rem: Did Graduate provide the name of the Medicare prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage/HMO he/she had before changing coverage between November 15th and December 31st in 2006?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14c, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | YES | 174 | 228 | 402 |
2 | NO | 24 | 27 | 51 |
is050rem: Did Graduate change his/her Medicare prescription drug plan because the old plan changed its prices or coverage and was no longer best for the Graduate?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14d_a, q14dsum, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 11 | 13 | 24 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | YES | 51 | 77 | 128 |
2 | NO | 136 | 165 | 301 |
is051rem: Did Graduate change his/her Medicare prescription drug plan because the new coverage costs less money in terms of total monthly premiums?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14d_b, q14dsum, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 11 | 13 | 24 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | YES | 82 | 102 | 184 |
2 | NO | 105 | 140 | 245 |
is052rem: Did Graduate change his/her Medicare prescription drug plan because prescription drug needs changed and the new coverage fits needs better?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14d_c, q14dsum, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 11 | 13 | 24 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | YES | 14 | 18 | 32 |
2 | NO | 173 | 224 | 397 |
is053rem: Did Graduate change his/her Medicare prescription drug plan because new coverage offers better coverage for drugs Graduate has taken for over a year?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14d_d, q14dsum, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 11 | 13 | 24 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | YES | 33 | 53 | 86 |
2 | NO | 154 | 189 | 343 |
is054rem: Did Graduate change his/her Medicare prescription drug plan because of some reason? This excludes the old plan changed prices/coverage, new coverage has lower premiums, drug needs changed, and new coverage better for drugs taken over a year.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q14d_e, q14dsum, IS047REM
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 11 | 13 | 24 |
-2 | 2413 | 2666 | 5079 | |
1 | YES | 52 | 71 | 123 |
2 | NO | 135 | 171 | 306 |
is055rem: What is the other reason Graduate changed his/her Medicare prescription drug plan. This excludes the old plan changed prices/coverage, new coverage has lower premiums, drug needs changed, and new coverage better for drugs taken over a year.
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: c_q14d_e, IS054REM
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Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 8 | 5 | 13 |
-2 | 2566 | 2854 | 5420 | |
1 | EMPLOYER STOPPED COVERAGE OR GRAD/SPOUSE RETIRED | 10 | 15 | 25 |
2 | EMPLOYER CHANGED PLANS | 9 | 1 | 10 |
3 | AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED | 1 | 2 | 3 |
4 | AVOID PENALTY | 2 | 4 | 6 |
5 | SAVE MONEY | 8 | 16 | 24 |
6 | BETTER COVERAGE | 2 | 7 | 9 |
7 | WAS ADVISED TO | 1 | 3 | 4 |
8 | OLD PLAN HAD BAD SERVICE | 0 | 5 | 5 |
9 | DIDN'T HAVE PLAN BEFORE | 0 | 2 | 2 |
10 | OTHER | 4 | 7 | 11 |
is056rem: What message would you send to policymakers in Washington regarding the new Medicare prescription drug benefit?
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q15
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 634 | 859 | 1493 |
1 | BENEFIT IS WORKING WELL AND NO REAL CHANGES ARE NEEDED | 264 | 235 | 499 |
2 | BENEFIT COULD BE IMPROVED WITH MINOR CHANGES | 854 | 900 | 1754 |
3 | BENEFIT IS NOT WORKING WELL AND NEEDS MAJOR CHANGES | 680 | 744 | 1424 |
4 | BENEFIT IS NOT WORKING WELL AND SHOULD BE REPEALED | 179 | 183 | 362 |
is057rem: Did Graduate leave a comment about his/her experiences with Medicare or his/her prescription drug coverage
Data source: Graduate Respondent
Collected in: 2007
Mode: SAQ
Source variables: q16, inpilot
Frequencies | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Value | Label | Male | Female | Total |
. | System missing - NR | 2380 | 2405 | 4785 |
-4 | NOT ASCERTAINED | 171 | 170 | 341 |
1 | YES | 969 | 1389 | 2358 |
2 | NO | 1471 | 1362 | 2833 |