Common use of Identifiers Clause in Contracts

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 2014. In Panel 19, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142012. In Panel 1917, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. collected PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. policyholder ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employerestablishmentBemployer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., otherBthat is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, ESTBIDX and the PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID DUPERSID, RN, and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, PHLDRIDX a round identifier (RN), ) and a job numbernumber (JOBSN), and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s =s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). ) For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishmentEstablishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once (1) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents, or (2) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment provides coverage in more than one interview round. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX EPRSIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1142 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 1142 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 1142 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 53 53 2253 1 22641 2264164 64101 2253153 53101 33 64 64 53 53 3353 1 33641 3364164 3353153 -1 44 61 61 4461 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 4461 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 4461 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 5571 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 5571 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times thrice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID DUPERSIDX is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64DUPERSID=53) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s =s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each roundpair, EPRSIDX=44611EPRSIDX=4461). The policyholder’s =s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142000. In Panel 195, Round round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – establishment-employer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., other-that is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142007. In Panel 1912, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). ) RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. collected PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. policyholder ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employerestablishmentBemployer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., otherBthat is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, ESTBIDX and the PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID DUPERSID, RN, and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, PHLDRIDX a round identifier (RN), ) and a job numbernumber (JOBSN), and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). ) For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishmentEstablishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once (1) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents, or (2) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment provides coverage in more than one interview round. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX EPRSIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1142 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 1142 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 1142 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 53 53 2253 1 22641 2264164 64101 2253153 53101 33 64 64 53 53 3353 1 33641 3364164 3353153 -1 44 61 61 4461 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 4461 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 4461 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 5571 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 5571 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times thrice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID DUPERSIDX is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64DUPERSID=53) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- establishment-policyholder pair within each roundpair, EPRSIDX=44611EPRSIDX=4461). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142001. In Panel 196, Round round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – establishment-employer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., other-that is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times thrice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142005. In Panel 1910, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination the concatenation of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination the concatenation of DUPERSID EPRSIDX and EPRSIDXDUPERSID, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination the concatenation of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142016. In Panel 1921, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142010. In Panel 1915, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142013. In Panel 1918, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. collected PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. policyholder ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employerestablishmentBemployer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., otherBthat is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, ESTBIDX and the PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID DUPERSID, RN, and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, PHLDRIDX a round identifier (RN), ) and a job numbernumber (JOBSN), and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s =s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). ) For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishmentEstablishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once (1) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents, or (2) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment provides coverage in more than one interview round. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX EPRSIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1142 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 1142 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 1142 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 53 53 2253 1 22641 2264164 64101 2253153 53101 33 64 64 53 53 3353 1 33641 3364164 3353153 -1 44 61 61 4461 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 4461 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 4461 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 5571 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 5571 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times thrice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID DUPERSIDX is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64DUPERSID=53) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s =s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each roundpair, EPRSIDX=44611EPRSIDX=4461). The policyholder’s =s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20141999. In Panel 194, Round round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS XXXX does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. collected PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. policyholder ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employerestablishmentBemployer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., otherBthat is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, ESTBIDX and the PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID DUPERSID, RN, and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, PHLDRIDX a round identifier (RN), ) and a job numbernumber (JOBSN), and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). ) For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishmentEstablishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once (1) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents, or (2) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment provides coverage in more than one interview round. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX EPRSIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1142 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 1142 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 1142 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 53 53 2253 1 22641 2264164 64101 2253153 53101 33 64 64 53 53 3353 1 33641 3364164 3353153 -1 44 61 61 4461 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 4461 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 4461 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 5571 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 5571 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times thrice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID DUPERSIDX is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64DUPERSID=53) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each roundpair, EPRSIDX=44611EPRSIDX=4461). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142002. In Panel 197, Round round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142009. In Panel 1914, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – employer, union, insurance company, or other – i.e., the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination the concatenation of ESTBIDX, PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination the concatenation of DUPERSID EPRSIDX and EPRSIDXDUPERSID, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination the concatenation of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job number, and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each round, EPRSIDX=44611). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142015. In Panel 1920, Round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.

Identifiers. Each record contains the following ID variables: DUPERSID is the person identifier (either a dependent or a policyholder). RN is the round of the interview in which the enrollment data were collected. collected PHLDRIDX is the person identifier of the policyholder. policyholder ESTBIDX is an ID number for the establishment – establishment-employer, union, insurance company, company or other – i.e., other-that is the source of insurance coverage on the record. EPRSIDX is a combination of ESTBIDX, ESTBIDX and the PHLDRIDX, and RN and it uniquely identifies the insurance coverage that a policyholder obtains from an individual establishment. EPCPIDX is a combination of DUPERSID DUPERSID, RN, and EPRSIDX, and it uniquely identifies each record. JOBSIDX is a combination of the PHLDRIDX, a round identifier (RN), and a job numbernumber (JOBSN), and it uniquely identifies the policyholder’s job at the establishment that provided insurance (for employment-based coverage). ) For each person covered by a policyholder-establishment combination, the PHLDRIDX, ESTBIDX, and EPRSIDX appear on each plan record for that coverage. A person (DUPERSID) can be listed more than once on this file if (1) if they are covered (as a policyholder or a dependent) by insurance policies from more than one establishment, or (2) if they are covered in more than one round. Within each round, establishmentEstablishment-policyholder pairs (EPRSIDXs) can be listed more than once (1) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment also covers his/her dependents, or (2) if the health plan a policyholder obtains from a given establishment provides coverage in more than one interview round. As noted above, there is a PRPL record for each unique combination of establishment (source of insurance), round, and covered person (policyholder or dependent). The following table presents a hypothetical example that illustrates the relationship between the ID variables on this file. ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX EPRSIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 11 42 42 1142 1 11421 1142142 42101 11 42 42 1142 2 11422 1142242 42201 11 42 42 1142 3 11423 1142342 42301 22 64 64 2264 1 22641 2264164 64101 33 64 64 3364 1 33641 3364164 -1 44 61 61 4461 1 44611 4461161 61101 44 62 61 4461 1 44611 4461162 61101 44 63 61 4461 1 44611 4461163 61101 ESTBIDX DUPERSID PHLDRIDX RN EPRSIDX EPCPIDX JOBSIDX 55 71 71 5571 1 55711 5571171 71102 55 71 71 5571 2 55712 5571271 71102 The first three rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=42) is listed three times thrice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from the same establishment in all three rounds. Since the person is the policyholder, her DUPERSID DUPERSIDX is the same as the PHLDRIDX, which is repeated in the EPRSIDX, EPCPIDX, and JOBSIDX. The fourth and fifth rows of the table represent a situation where a person (DUPERSID=64) is listed twice in the PRPL file because she obtains insurance from more than one establishment. In this example, the second establishment is not an employer or union, so JOBSIDX is inapplicable (-1). The sixth, seventh, and eighth rows of the table represent a situation where a policyholder and two dependents obtain coverage through the policyholder’s employer (a unique establishment- policyholder pair within each roundpair, EPRSIDX=44611EPRSIDX=4461). The policyholder’s PHLDRIDX appears in the EPRSIDX and the JOBSIDX for all three covered persons. The last two rows of the table represent a situation where a person is retired and has retiree insurance through a job that ended prior to 20142003. In Panel 198, Round round 1, the respondent reported the job from which the sample member retired, and MEPS does not ask about that job again. However, in each round we ask about the health insurance. So in Round round 2 the JOBSIDX contains round number 1, when the jobs data were last collected. Finally, note that EPCPIDX uniquely identifies each record on the file. In order to conduct person-level analyses, it is necessary to identify all policies that cover each individual either as a policyholder or as a dependent. Since each person in the PRPL file is uniquely identified by the variable DUPERSID, person-level analyses can be conducted by examining all PRPL records containing each DUPERSID.