Common use of Links to Job Providing Insurance Clause in Contracts

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 and HC-149. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 and HC-142) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150, but for Panel 16, if the job ended before 2012, information about the job is contained in HC-142. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. .” When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-177 and HC-149HC-184. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-185 and HC-142HC-176) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs JOBS file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-185, but for Panel 1620, if the job ended before 20122016, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-176. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers answer to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-self employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-117 and HC-149HC-123. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-124 and HC-142HC-116) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-124, but for Panel 1613, if the job ended before 20122009, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-116. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-034 and HC-149HC-055. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG PUF34FLG or FYFLG = 1PUF55FLG), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-056 and HC-142HC-040) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-056, but for Panel 165, if the job ended before 20122001, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-040. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSIDDUPERSID and EPRSIDX, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-064 and HC-149HC-073. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG PUF64FLG or FYFLG = 1PUF73FLG), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-074 and HC-142HC-063) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-074, but for Panel 167, if the job ended before 20122003, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-063. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSIDDUPERSID and EPRSIDX, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-053 and HC-149HC-062. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG PUF53FLG or FYFLG = 1PUF62FLG), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-063 and HC-142HC-056) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-062, but for Panel 166, if the job ended before 20122002, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-056. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-employment- based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSIDDUPERSID and EPRSIDX, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.. U.S. Department of Labor. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. 1999. Health Benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Washington, DC. [Available on-line at: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ebsa/pdf/cobra99.pdf]

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-self employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-084 and HC-149HC-090. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG PUF84FLG or FYFLG = 1PUF90FLG), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-091 and HC-142HC-083) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-091, but for Panel 169, if the job ended before 20122005, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-083. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-self employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-125 and HC-149HC-132. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-133 and HC-142HC-124) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-133, but for Panel 1614, if the job ended before 20122010, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-124. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. .” When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-167 and HC-149HC-174. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-176 and HC-142HC-166) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs JOBS file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-176, but for Panel 1619, if the job ended before 20122015, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-166. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers answer to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-self employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-101 and HC-149HC-107. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-108 and HC-142HC-100) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-108, but for Panel 1611, if the job ended before 20122007, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-100. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Ainapplicable.@ Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ policyholders’= current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-022 and HC-149HC-039. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG PUF22FLG or FYFLG = 1PUF39FLG), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-040 and HC-142HC-032) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-040, but for Panel 164, if the job ended before 20122000, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-032. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-employment- based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSIDDUPERSID and EPRSIDX, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.. U.S. Department of Labor. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. 1999. Health Benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Washington, DC. [Available on-line at: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ebsa/pdf/cobra99.pdf]

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, then CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Ainapplicable.@ Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ policyholders’= current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-013 and HC-149HC-038. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG PUF13FLG or FYFLG = 1PUF38FLG), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-032 and HC-142HC-025) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-032, but for Panel 163, if the job ended before 20121999, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-025. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, because when persons reported employment-employment- based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was is not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSIDDUPERSID and EPRSIDX, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.. U.S. Department of Labor. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. 1999. Health Benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Washington, DC. [Available on-line at: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ebsa/pdf/cobra99.pdf]

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-159 and HC-149HC-165. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-166 and HC-142HC-158) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs JOBS file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-166, but for Panel 1618, if the job ended before 20122014, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-158. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers answer to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.

Links to Job Providing Insurance. For employment-based insurance, there are two variables linking the insurance to details about the jobs through which the insurance was obtained, CMJINS and JOBSIDX. Most people with employment-based insurance have it through current main jobs. The variable CMJINS indicates whether the insurance is through a current main job. When insurance is through a previous job or through self-employment and there is only one employee, then CMJINS is set to “no”. When the insurance is not employment-based, CMJINS is set to “inapplicable.” Generally, many edited and imputed variables describing policyholders’ current main jobs are available on HC-143 HC-151 and HC-149HC-157. If CMJINS =1 and the policyholder has a PUF record (PITFLG or FYFLG = 1), then edited and imputed current main jobs variables are available on the indicated PUF. For other types of jobs (for example, former jobs), the JOBS files (HC-150 HC-158 and HC-142HC-150) contain edited variables describing the job. JOBSFILE indicates which jobs file contains information about the source of coverage. In most cases, information about the job is in HC-150HC-158, but for Panel 1617, if the job ended before 20122013, information about the job is contained in HC-142HC-150. JOBSIDX is the link to the record for the job in the JOBS file that is the source of coverage. This link is slightly complicated, because the variable JOBSINFR indicates links that were inferred, rather than obtained directly from the respondent. Links were inferred because, when persons reported employment-based health insurance at the end of the insurance section (HX23), the plan was not always easily linked to a specific job. Most of these cases were directly linked by establishment IDs, but others required inferences based on whether the insurance was through a current or former job (EMPLSTAT), and some could not be linked at all. The variable EMPLSTAT contains the answers to question HP12, which is asked only about the policyholders of employment-related insurance first mentioned at the end of the insurance section of the interview (HX23), and it is asked only in the interview round where the insurance was first reported. Thus, it is useful only for the cases where links to jobs could not be inferred. Because it does not contain updated information about the policyholder’s employment at each interview, the value is set to -2 in subsequent rounds, and users can link back to the PRPL record from the prior rounds, using the DUPERSID, ESTBIDX, and PHLDRIDX to get the original information.