Wave 6 Topical Mod Wave 6 Topical Modules Items Booklet

2008 Panel of the Survey of Income & Program Participation

Wave 6 Module Items Bk

SIPP 2008 Panel Survey Instruments

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Specification:
Section: CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
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CS03

Earlier we recorded that **READ ABOVE FOR NAMES OF ALL CHILDREN**
did not have [FILL TEMP] other parent staying in the household.
ENTER (P) TO PROCEED
@
Mark One Only

CS04

Does [fill CHILDNAMET] have a parent living elsewhere?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS05

[fill TEMP1]
[fill TEMP2]
Why doesn't [fill CHILDNAMET] have a biological or adoptive parent
living outside the household?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)

Other parent has died
Both parents live in the household
Parents are separated/divorced
Don't want contact with child's other parent
Don't know where child's other parent is
Other parent lives elsewhere
Other parent legally terminated their parental rights
Other parent is no longer recognized as a parent by
this household
(9) Child was adopted by a single parent
(10) Other
@
Mark One Only

CS08

[fill TEMP1]
Child support payments can be specified in
written or verbal child support agreements.
Have child support payments ever been
agreed to or awarded for **READ NAME(S)**?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS10

Which children are covered by a written or verbal child support
agreement?
ENTER LINE NUMBER OF EACH CHILD
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
@1

@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

@9

@10

@11

@12

@13

@14

@15

@16

@17

@18

@19

@20

@21

@22

@23

@24

@25

@26

@27

@28

@29

@30

CS13

Mark One Only
Were any of these children covered by different child support
agreements? By that we mean separate agreements involving different
absent parents.
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS14

Enter Number
How many different child support agreements cover these children?
@

(number of agreements)

CS15

Multiple Entry
Which of these children were covered by the MOST RECENT child
support agreement?
ENTER LINE NUMBERS OF EACH CHILD COVERED BY THE MOST RECENT
AGREEMENT
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
@1

@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

@9

@10

@11

@12

@13

@14

@15

@16

@17

@18

@19

@20

@21

@22

@23

@24

@25

@26

@27

@28

@29

@30

Mark One Only

CS17

The following questions refer to the MOST
RECENT CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT. This is
the agreement covering **READ NAME(S) OF
CHILD(REN)**.
Was this a voluntary written agreement
ratified by the court, a court-ordered
agreement, some other type of written
agreement, or a non-written verbal
agreement?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Voluntary written agreement
ratified by the court
Court-ordered agreement
Other type of written agreement
A non-written verbal agreement

@
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Section: CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
Enter Number

CS18

In what year was this agreement FIRST reached?
@
Multiple Entry

CS19

What was the dollar amount of that agreement? You may report this
as a weekly, biweekly, monthly, or an annual amount.
$@AMT per
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Per week
Biweekly
Per month
Per year

@1
Mark One Only

CS21

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS19@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Mark One Only

CS22

Has the dollar amount ever changed?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

CS23

In what year was the amount LAST changed?
@
Multiple Entry

CS24

What was the dollar amount for the agreement after the last change?
$@AMT per
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Per week
Biweekly
Per month
Per year

@1

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CS26

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS24@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Mark One Only

CS27

Was that change made or agreed to by a government agency such as a
court or child support agency?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS28

These next few questions are asking information about the past
12 months.
Were any payments due from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to
[fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS29

Why weren't any payments due during that period?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Child(ren) over the age limit
Other parent not working
Other parent in jail or institution
Payment suspended by court or child support agency
Other reason

@
Multiple Entry

CS30

What is the total amount of child support payments [fill TEMPNAME]
[fill WASWERE] supposed to receive during that period from the
most recent agreement?
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS32

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS30@AMT] [fill LGSMFIL].
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@

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CS33

How are these payments supposed to be received?
Are they received...
READ RESPONSES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Directly from the other parent
Through the court
Through the welfare or child support agency
Some other method

@
Multiple Entry

CS34

What is the total amount that [fill HESHE] ACTUALLY RECEIVED in
child support payments under that agreement during that period?
[if INDEX eq <1>]
Please include any child support passed through the welfare agency,
Excluding your regular A.F.D.C[if TEMP2 eq <> and TEMP3 eq <>] or[else],[endif]
[fill TEMP1] [fill TEMP2] [fill TEMP3][endif]
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS36

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS34@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Mark One Only

CS37A

From [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR], did
[fill TEMPNAME] receive EVERY SINGLE ONE of the child support payments
[fill HESHE] [fill WASWERE] supposed to receive?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS37B

Of the child support payments [fill TEMPNAME] received from
[fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR], how many
were received ON TIME? Would you say all of them were on time,
most of them, some of them, or none of them?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All
Most
Some
None

@

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CS37C

For the child support payments [fill TEMPNAME] received, how many of
them were for the FULL amount [fill HESHE] [fill WASWERE] supposed to
receive? Would you say all of them, most of them, some of them, or
none of them?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All
Most
Some
None

@
Mark One Only

CS38

Sometimes child support that was not paid in previous years is added
to the amount of support owed today. This is sometimes called back
support, back payments, or arrearages.
Did [fill PTEMPNAME] most recent agreement for the past 12 months
include payment for back support?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

CS39

How much of the child support owed the last 12 months was considered
back payment?
$@
Mark One Only

CS39B

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED AS BACK SUPPORT OWED IN THE AGREEMENT
[fill CS39@] IS GREATER THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT THE RESPONDENT STATED
WAS OWED IN THE AGREEMENT, [fill CS30@AMT].
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Mark One Only

CS39C

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] owed any back payments?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

CS39D

To date, what is the amount of back payments OWED to [fill TEMPNAME]?
$@

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CS39F

Mark One Only
THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS39D@] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@

CS39G

Enter Number
How much back payment did [FILL TEMPNAME] actually RECEIVE the
last 12 months?
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
$@

CS39I

Mark One Only
THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED AS BACK SUPPORT RECEIVED [fill CS39G]
IS GREATER THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT
RECEIVED, [fill CS34@AMT].
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
PROCEED

@

CS40

Multiple Entry
What kinds of provisions for health care costs are included in
the child support agreement?
READ ALL RESPONSES
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
@1

Non-custodial parent to provide health insurance
Custodial parent to provide health insurance
Non-custodial parent to pay actual medical costs directly
Child support payments to include cash medical support
No provisions for health insurance were included in agreement
Other provisions
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

Mark One Only

CS41

What child custody arrangements does the
child support agreement for **READ NAME(S)
OF CHILD(REN)** specify?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Joint legal and physical custody
Joint legal with mother physical
custody
Joint legal with father physical
custody
Mother legal and physical custody
Father legal and physical custody
Split custody
Other custody arrangement

@

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CS42

Does the child support agreement specify the amount of time that
the [fill TEMP1] will spend with the other parent?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS44

Did all the children spend about the same number of days with the
other parent in the last 12 months?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS45

[roster begin CHGRD]
[if CHSFLAG eq <1> and CSKEEP eq <1> and CS44 eq <1>]
CHILD'S NAME: [fill CHILDNAMET]
LN: [fill GRDX2]
[endif]
[roster end CHGRD]
[if CS44 eq <2>]
CHILD'S NAME: [fill OLDNAME] LN: [fill TMP1] [endif]
What is the total amount of time **READ NAMES OF CHILDREN ABOVE** spent
with the other parent from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to
[fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR]?
ENTER ONE RESPONSE
ENTER (N) FOR NO TIME
Number of days
@DAYS
Number of weeks @WEEKS
Number of Months @MONTHS
Mark One Only

CS46

Where does the other parent of **READ
NAME(S) OF CHILDREN** now live?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Same county or city
Same state (different county or
city)
Different state
Other parent now deceased
Other
Unknown

@
Mark One Only

CS47

Do you and the other parent still live in the same state or states
where the initial child support agreement was reached?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Section: CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
Mark One Only

CS48

Who moved?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Subject person
Other parent
Both subject person and other parent

@
Multiple Entry

CS49

Now I would like to ask a few questions specifically about the
MOST RECENT NON-WRITTEN CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING.
In what year was this agreement first reached?
@YEAR
Multiple Entry

CS50

What was the dollar amount of that agreement? You may report this
as a weekly, biweekly, monthly, or an annual amount.
$ @AMT per
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Per week
Biweekly
Per month
Per year

@1
Mark One Only

CS52

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS50@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1) BACK UP AND CORRECT
(P) Proceed
@
Mark One Only

CS53

Has the dollar amount ever changed?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS54

In what year was the amount LAST changed?
@YEAR

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Multiple Entry

CS55

What was the dollar amount for the agreement after the last change?
$ @AMT per
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Per week
Biweekly
Per month
Per year

@1
Mark One Only

CS57

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS55@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Mark One Only

CS58

These next few questions are asking information about the past
12 months.
Were any payments to be received from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to
[fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS59

Why weren't any payments due during that period?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Child(ren) over the age limit
Other parent not working
Other parent in jail or institution
Other reason

@
Multiple Entry

CS60

What is the total amount of child support payments [fill TEMPNAME]
[fill WASWERE] supposed to receive during that period from the most
recent agreement?
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS62

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS60@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@

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CS63

What is the total amount that [fill HESHE] ACTUALLY RECEIVED in child
support payments under that agreement during that period?
[if INDEX eq <1>]
Please include any child support passed through the welfare agency,
Excluding your regular A.F.D.C[if TEMP2 ne <> and TEMP3 ne <>] or[else],[endif]
[fill TEMP1] [fill TEMP2] [fill TEMP3][endif]
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS65

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS63@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Mark One Only

CS66A

From [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR], did
[fill TEMPNAME] receive EVERY SINGLE ONE of the child support payments
[fill HESHE] [fill WASWERE] supposed to receive?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS66B

Of the child support payments [fill TEMPNAME] received from
[fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR], how many
were received ON TIME?
Would you say all of them were on time, most of them, some of them,
or none of them?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All
Most
Some
None

@
Mark One Only

CS66C

For the child support payments [fill TEMPNAME] received, how many of
them were for the FULL amount [fill HESHE] [fill WASWERE] supposed
to receive? Would you say all of them, most of them, some of them,
or none of them?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All
Most
Some
None

@

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CS67

Sometimes child support that was not paid in previous years is added
to the amount of support owed today. This is sometimes called back
support, back payments, or arrearages.
Did [fill PTEMPNAME] most recent agreement for the past 12 months
include payment for back support?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS68

How much of the child support owed the last 12 months was considered
back payment?
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS68B

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED AS BACK SUPPORT OWED IN THE AGREEMENT
[fill CS68@AMT] IS GREATER THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT THE RESPONDENT
STATED WAS OWED IN THE AGREEMENT, [fill CS60@AMT].
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
PROCEED

@
Mark One Only

CS68C

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] owed any back payments?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

CS68D

To date, what is the amount of back payments OWED to [fill TEMPNAME]?
$@
Mark One Only

CS68F

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS68D] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Enter Number

CS68G

How much back payment did [fill TEMPNAME] actually RECEIVE the last
12 months?
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
$@
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CS68I

Mark One Only
THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED AS BACK SUPPORT RECEIVED [fill CS68G]
IS GREATER THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT
OWED. [fill CS63@AMT].
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
PROCEED

@

CS69

Multiple Entry
What kinds of provisions for health care costs are included in the
child support agreement?
READ ALL RESPONSES
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
@1

Non-custodial parent to provide health insurance
Custodial parent to provide health insurance
Non-custodial parent to pay actual medical costs directly
Child support payments include cash medical support
No provisions for health insurance were included in agreement
Other provisions
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

Mark One Only

CS70

What child custody arrangements does the
child support agreement for **READ NAME(S)
OF CHILDREN** specify?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Child(ren) live with mother
Child(ren) live with father
Child(ren) live with mother and
with father
None
Other

@
Mark One Only

CS71

Does the child support agreement specify the amount of time that
the [fill TEMP1] will spend with the other parent?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS73

Did all the children spend about the same number of days with the
other parent in the last 12 months?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS74

-CS74[roster begin CHGRD]
[if CHSFLAG eq <1> and CSKEEP eq <1> and (CS73 eq <1> or CS73 eq <>)]
CHILD'S NAME: [fill CHILDNAMET]
LN: [fill GRDX2]
[endif]
[roster end CHGRD]
[if CS73 eq <2>]
CHILD'S NAME: [fill OLDNAME] LN: [fill TMP1] [endif]
What is the total amount of time **READ NAMES OF CHILDREN ABOVE** spent
with the other parent from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to
[fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR]?
ENTER ONE RESPONSE
ENTER (N) FOR NO TIME
Number of days
@DAYS
Number of weeks @WEEKS
Number of months @MONTHS
Mark One Only

CS77

[if TMP1 gt <1>]
[else]
One reason a parent might not have a written agreement about child
support payments is because the child's father was never
LEGALLY IDENTIFIED.
[endif]
Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
court ruling?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS78

Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
blood test or other genetic test?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS79

Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever write his OWN signature on
the application for [fill CHILDNAMET]'s birth certificate?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS80

Other than the application for a birth certificate, did
[fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign a statement or affidavit
that legally specifies that he is [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS81

Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign any other papers,
such as insurance forms, a personal letter, or a card, that could
identify him as [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS83

One reason a parent might not have a written agreement about
child support payments is because the child's father was never
LEGALLY IDENTIFIED. One way to legally identify the child's
father is through marriage.
[fill C_WASWERE] [fill HESHE] ever married to [fill CHILDNAMET]'s
father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS84

Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
court ruling?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS85

Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
blood test or other genetic test?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS86

Mark One Only
Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever write his OWN signature
on the application for [fill CHILDNAMET]'s birth certificate?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS87

Mark One Only
Other than the application for a birth certificate, did
[fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign a statement or affidavit
that legally specifies that he is [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS88

Mark One Only
Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign any other papers, such
as insurance forms, a personal, letter or a card, that could identify
him as [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS89

Multiple Entry
Why was this agreement for **READ NAME(S)
OF CHILDREN** never put in writing?
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) AFTER LAST REPLY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
@1

Legal paternity was not
established
Unable to locate parent
Other parent unable to pay
Final agreement pending
Accepted property settlement in
lieu of child support
Do not want a legal child
support award
Did not try to get child support
Other reason
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

Mark One Only

CS90

Where does the other parent for this agreement now live?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Same county or city
Same state (different county or city)
Different state
Other parent now deceased
Other
Unknown

@
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CS91

[fill C_DODOES] [fill HESHE] and the other parent still live in the
same states(s) where the initial child support agreement was reached?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS92

Who moved?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Subject person
Other parent
Both subject person and other parent

@
Multiple Entry

CS94

Now I would like to ask a few questions
about the OTHER CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
[fill HESHE] had for **READ NAME(S) OF
CHILDREN**. What was the dollar amount
of [fill TEMP1] You may report this as a
weekly, biweekly, monthly, or an annual
amount.
$ @AMT per
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Per week
Biweekly
Per month
Per year

@1
Mark One Only

CS96

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS94@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
Multiple Entry

CS97

What is the total amount that [fill HESHE] actually received in
child support payments under [fill TEMP1] during that period?
ENTER (N) IF NOTHING RECEIVED
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS99

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS97@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
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CS100

Mark One Only
ROSTER CS02
[roster begin CHGRD]
[if CSKEEP eq <1>]
CHILD'S NAME: [fill CHILDNAMET]
[endif]
[roster end CHGRD]

LN: [fill GRDX2]

For [fill TEMP1], (READ NAMES ABOVE), [fill HAVHAS] [fill HESHE]
ever asked a public agency, such as the child support enforcement
office or welfare agency, for help in obtaining child support?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS101

Multiple Entry
In what year did [fill HESHE] LAST ASK for help?
@YEAR

CS102

Multiple Entry
What type of help did [fill HESHE] ask for in [fill HISHER]
last contact?
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) AFTER LAST REPLY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
@1

Locate the other parent
Establish paternity
Establish support obligation
Establish medical support
Enforce support order
Modify an order
Other
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

Mark One Only

CS103

Did [fill HESHE] receive any help from the agency as a result of
[fill HISHER] last contact?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS104

Multiple Entry
What kind of help did [fill HESHE] receive as a result of
[fill HISHER] last contact or referral from the welfare office?
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) AFTER LAST REPLY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
@1

Locate the other parent
Establish paternity
Establish support obligation
Establish medical support
Enforce support order
Modify an order
Other
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

Mark One Only

CS107

[if CSTMP gt <1>]
[else]
One reason a parent might not have a written agreement about child
support payments is because the child's father was never LEGALLY
IDENTIFIED.
[endif]
Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a court
ruling?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS108

Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
blood test or other genetic test?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS109

Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever write his OWN signature
on the application for [fill CHILDNAMET]'s birth certificate?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS110

Other than the application for a birth certificate, did
[fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign a statement that legally
or affidavit specifies that he is [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS111

Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign any other papers,
such as insurance forms, a personal letter, or a card, that could
identify him as [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS113

[if TMP1 gt <1>]
[else]
One reason a parent might not have a written agreement about child
support payments is because the child's father was never LEGALLY
IDENTIFIED. One way to legally identify the child's father is
through marriage.
[endif]
[fill C_WASWERE] [fill HESHE] ever married to [fill CHILDNAMET]'s
father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS115

Do **READ NAME(S)** all have the same
father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS116

Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
court ruling?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS117

Was [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever legally identified by a
blood test or other genetic test?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CS118

Mark One Only
Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever write his OWN signature
on the application for [fill CHILDNAMET]'s birth certificate?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS119

Mark One Only
Other than the application for a birth certificate, did
[fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign a statement that legally
or affidavit specifies that he is [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS120

Mark One Only
Did [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father ever sign any other papers,
such as insurance forms, a personal letter, or a card, that could
identify him as [fill CHILDNAMET]'s father?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS123

Mark One Only
[roster begin CHGRD]
[if CHSFLAG eq <3> and CSKEEP eq <1>]
CHILD'S NAME: [fill CHILDNAMET]
LN: [fill GRDX2]
[endif]
[roster end CHGRD]
Do **READ NAMES ABOVE** all have the same [fill TEMP1]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS124

Multiple Entry
Why were child support payments not agreed to or awarded for
[fill OLDNAME]?
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) AFTER LAST REPLY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
@1

Legal paternity was not established
Unable to locate parent
Other parent unable to pay
Final agreement pending
Accepted property or cash settlement in lieu of child support
Do not want a legal child support award
Did not try to get child support
Other reason
@2

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

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CS125

Mark One Only
Where does the other parent for [fill OLDNAME]
now live?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Same county or city
Same state (different county or city)
Different state
Other parent now deceased
Other
Unknown

@

CS125A

Mark One Only
Was there ever an agreement by a court order or other government
agency about the amount of time the [if NUMKIDZ1 gt <1>]children[else]child[endif]
would spend with the other parent?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CS126

Multiple Entry
What is the total amount of time [fill OLDNAME] spent with the
other parent from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4]
[fill INTYR]?
ENTER ONE RESPONSE
ENTER (N) FOR NO TIME
Number of :

days
@DAYS
or
weeks @WEEKS
or
months @MONTHS

CS128

Multiple Entry
Why were child support agreements not agreed to or awarded for
[fill OLDNAME]?
ENTER ALL YES RESPONSES
ENTER (N) AFTER LAST REPLY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
@1

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Legal paternity was not established
Unable to locate parent
Other parent unable to pay
Final agreement pending
Accepted property or cash settlement in lieu of child support
Do not want a legal child support award
Did not try to get child support
Other reason
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

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CS129

Where does the other parent for [fill OLDNAME]
now live?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Same county or city
Same state (different county or city)
Different state
Other parent now deceased
Other
Unknown

@
Mark One Only

CS129A

Was there ever an agreement by a court order or other government
agency about the amount of time the [if NUMKIDZ1 gt <1>]children[else]child[endif]
would spend with the other parent?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS130

What is the total amount of time [fill OLDNAME] spent with the other
parent from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR]?
ENTER ONE RESPONSE
ENTER (N) FOR NO TIME
Number of:

days
@DAYS
or
weeks @WEEKS
or
months @MONTHS
Mark One Only

CS131

Were any payments received from the other
[fill TEMP1] in the last 12 months for
**READ NAME(S)**?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CS132

What is the total amount that [fill HESHE] received from the
other [fill TEMP1] in the past 12 months?
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

CS134

THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ENTERED [fill CS132@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
Proceed

@
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CS135

For ANY of the children we have discussed, did the child's other
parent or parents provide any non-cash items during the last 12
months? Such items would include things like diapers, clothing,
or services such as child care.
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS135A

[if CS28 eq <1> or CS58 eq <1>]
Earlier you said you were supposed to receive child support payments
during the last 12 months from your most recent agreement.
[endif]
Did any government or public agency collect any child support from
[if CS28 gt <0> or CS58 gt <0>][fill TEMP2]'s [endif]other parent on [fill PTEMPNAME] behalf
from [fill MONTH4] [fill TINTYR] to [fill MONTH4] [fill INTYR]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CS135B

Did the agency collect ALL or SOME of the child support due the last
12 months from [fill TEMP2]'s other parent?
(1)
(2)

All
Some

@
Enter Number

CS135C

How much child support income did the public or government agency
collect on [fill PTEMPNAME] behalf?
$@

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SUP01

During the past 12 months, did [fill TEMPNAME] make payments
for the support of [fill PTEMPNAME] child or children under 21
years of age who live outside the household?
DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENTS FOR A CHILD WHO IS AWAY AT SCHOOL BUT
WHO IS CONSIDERED PART OF THE HOUSEHOLD.
DO NOT INCLUDE PAYMENTS ALREADY REPORTED BY ANOTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

SUP02

Did [fill TEMPNAME] make regular payments, lump-sum payments,
or some other kind of payment?
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
@1

Regular payments
Lump sum payments
Other
@2

@3

Enter Number

SUP03

For how many children did [fill HESHE] make support
payments?
Number of Children: @
Mark One Only

SUP04

[fill TEMP1] under 18 years of age?
IF RESPONSE IS YES ENTER (1)
IF RESPONSE IS NO ENTER (0)
Number of Child(ren): @
Mark One Only

SUP05

Were any of these payments the result of a court order or
some other kind of agreement?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

SUP06

The next few questions concern the most recent child support
agreement for [fill PTEMPNAME] children.
How many children were covered by that agreement?
Number of Children: @

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SUP07

Was this agreement a:
READ ALL CATEGORIES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Voluntary written agreement ratified by the court
Court-ordered agreement
Other type of written agreement
Non-written agreement

@
Enter Number

SUP08

In what year was this agreement FIRST reached?
Year:

@
Mark One Only

SUP09

Has the dollar amount agreed to originally ever been changed?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

SUP10

In what year was the amount last changed?
Year:

@
Mark One Only

SUP11

Was this change made or agreed to by a court or child support
agency?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

SUP12

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] still supposed to pay child
support?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

SUP13

How much did [fill TEMPNAME] pay in child support under this
agreement during the past 12 months?
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
Amount: $@

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SUP14

Mark One Only
Were these payments made:
READ ALL CATEGORIES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Through employment related wage withholding?
Directly to the other parent?
Directly to the court?
Directly to a child support agency?
By some other method?

@

SUP15

Multiple Entry
What kinds of provisions for health care costs were included
in the child support agreement?
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
@1

Non-custodial parent to provide health insurance
Custodial parent to provide health insurance
Non-custodial parent to pay medical costs directly
Child support payments to include cash medical support
Other provision
No provisions for health insurance or expenses
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

Mark One Only

SUP16

What child support custody arrangement does the child support
agreement specify?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Joint legal and physical custody
Joint legal with mother physical custody
Joint legal with father physical custody
Mother legal and physical custody
Father legal and physical custody
Split custody
Other-Specify

@
Mark One Only

SUP17

Does the child support agreement specify the amount of time
[fill TEMPNAME] may spend with [fill hisher] [fill TEMP1]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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What is the total amount of time [fill TEMPNAME] spent with
[fill TEMP] under age 21 during the last 12
months?
ALLOW ONE RESPONSE IN ONE CATEGORY ONLY
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
Days:
@1
Weeks: @2
Months: @3
Mark One Only

SUP19

We talked about the most recent support agreement. Was there
any other agreement that covered [fill PTEMPNAME] other
[fill TEMP] under age 21 living outside of this household?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

SUP20

How much did [fill TEMPNAME][fill
TEMP] during the past 12 months?
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
Amount:$@
Mark One Only

SUP21

Did [fill TEMPNAME] make any payments for any other of
[fill PTEMPNAME] children under age 21 living outside the
household without any kind of child support agreement in place?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

SUP22

What is the total amount of the payments [fill TEMPNAME] made
on behalf of [fill PTEMPNAME] children under age 21 in the last
12 months?
Amount: $@
Multiple Entry

SUP23

What is the total amount of time [fill TEMPNAME] spent with
[fill TEMP] under age 21 during the past 12 months?
ALLOW ONE RESPONSE IN ONE CATEGORY ONLY
ENTER (N) FOR NONE
Days:
@1
Weeks: @2
Months: @3

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SUP24

During the past 12 months, did [fill TEMPNAME] make regular
or lump sum payments for the support of any other person not
living in [fill PTEMPNAME] household?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

SUP25

For how may other people did/do [fill TEMPNAME] make support
payments?
People: @
Mark One Only

SUP26

How is [fill TEMP1] [fill TEMPNAME] make support payments
for related to [fill TEMPNAME]?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Parent
Spouse
Ex-spouse
Child under 21
Child over 21
Other relative
Not related

@
Mark One Only

SUP27

Where was this person most often living during the past 12 months?
READ ALL CATEGORIES
(1)
(2)
(3)

Private home or apartment
Nursing home
Someplace else

@
Enter Number

SUP28

How much did [fill TEMPNAME] pay for the support of this
person during the past 12 months?
Amount: $@

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SUP30

How is [fill TEMP1] [fill TEMPNAME] make/makes support
payments for related to [fill TEMPNAME]?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Parent
Spouse
Ex-spouse
Child under 21
Child over 21
Other relative
Not related

@
Mark One Only

SUP31

Where was this person most often living during the past 12
months?
READ ALL CATEGORIES
(1)
(2)
(3)

Private home or apartment
Nursing home
Someplace else

@
Enter Number

SUP32

How much did [fill TEMPNAME] pay for the support of this
person during the past 12 months?
Amount: $@
Enter Number

SUP34

How much did [fill TEMPNAME] pay for the support of other
people that we have not talked about during the past 12 months?
Amount: $@

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ADQ1

Mark One Only
These next few questions are about
[fill PTEMPNAME] health. Would you say
[fill PTEMPNAME] health in general is
excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor

@

ADQ2

Multiple Entry
MARK BY OBSERVATION IF APPARENT
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] use any of the
following aids?
a. A cane, crutches, or a
walker?

(1) Yes (2) No
@1

b. A wheelchair,electric scooter,
or similar aid for getting
around?

(1) Yes (2) No
@2

c. A hearing aid?

(1) Yes (2) No
@3

Mark One Only

ADQ3

[fill C_HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] used a cane, crutches, or
a walker for six months or longer?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ4

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have difficulty seeing the
words and letters in ordinary newspaper print even when wearing
glasses or contact lenses if [fill HESHE] usually wear(s) them?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Person is blind

@
Mark One Only

ADQ5

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to see the words
and letters in ordinary newspaper print at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ6

[if ADQ2@3 eq <1>]
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have difficulty hearing
what is said in a normal conversation with another person
even when wearing [fill hisher] hearing aid?
[else]
[if ADQ2@3 ne <1>]
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have difficulty hearing
what is said in a normal conversation with another person?
[endif][endif]
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Person is deaf

@
Mark One Only

ADQ7

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to hear what is said
in a normal conversation at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ8

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have difficulty having
[fill HISHER] speech understood?
DO NOT ENTER (1) FOR YES IF THE PERSON HAS TROUBLE SIMPLY
BECAUSE THEY SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ9

In general, are people able to understand
[fill PTEMPNAME] speech at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ10

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty lifting
and carrying something as heavy as 10 pounds such as a bag of groceries?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ11

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to lift and carry
a 10 pound bag of groceries at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ12

Would [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty lifting and carrying a
25 pound bag of pet food?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ13

[if ADQ11 eq <1>]
We have recorded that [fill TEMPNAME] would have diffculty lifting
10 pounds but would be able to do it.
[endif]
Would [fill TEMPNAME] be able to lift and
carry a 25 pound bag of pet food[if ADQ12 eq <1>] at all?[else]?[endif]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ14

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty
pushing or pulling large objects such as
a living room chair?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ15

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to push or
pull such large objects at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ16

Multiple Entry
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty (1) Yes
(2) No
a. Standing or being on
[fill HISHER] feet for one
hour?

@1

b. Sitting for one hour?

@2

c. Stooping, crouching, or
kneeling?

@3

d. Reaching over [fill HISHER]
head?

@4

Mark One Only

ADQ17

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have difficulty using
[fill HISHER] hands and fingers to do things
such as picking up a glass or grasping a pencil?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ18

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to use [fill HISHER]
hands and fingers to grasp and handle at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ19

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty
walking up a flight of 10 stairs?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ20

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to walk up a flight of
10 stairs at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ21

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty walking a
quarter of a mile - about 3 city blocks?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ22

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to walk a quarter
of a mile at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ23

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have any difficulty
using an ordinary telephone?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ24

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] able to use an ordinary
telephone at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ25

Multiple Entry
Because of a physical or mental health condition,
[fill DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have difficulty doing any of
the following by [fill SELF]?
EXCLUDE THE EFFECTS OF TEMPORARY CONDITIONS IF AN AID IS USED, ASK WHETHER THE PERSON HAS DIFFICULTY
WHEN USING THE AID.
(1)

Yes

(2)

No

a. Getting around INSIDE
the home?

@1

b. Going OUTSIDE the home,
for example, to shop or
visit a doctor's office?

@2

c. Getting in and out of bed
or a chair?

@3

d. Taking a bath or shower

@4

e. Dressing?

@5

f. Walking?

@6

g. Eating?

@7

h. Using or getting to the
toilet?

@8

i. Keeping track of money
or bills?

@9

j. Preparing meals?

@10

k. Doing light housework such
as washing dishes or sweeping
a floor?

@11

l. Taking the right amount of
prescribed medicine at the
right time?

@12

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ADQ26

Multiple Entry
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] need the help of
another person with :
READ ACTIVITY LISTED
(1) Yes
(2) No
[if ADQ25@1 eq <1>]
a. Getting around INSIDE
the home?
[endif]

@1

[if ADQ25@2 eq <1>]
b. Going OUTSIDE the home,
for example, to shop or
visit a doctor's office?
[endif]
[if ADQ25@3 eq <1>]

@2

c. Getting in and out of bed
or a chair?
[endif]

@3

[if ADQ25@4 eq <1>]
d. Taking a bath or shower?
[endif]
[if ADQ25@5 eq <1>]

@4

e. Dressing?
[endif]

@5

[if ADQ25@6 eq <1>]
f. Walking?
[endif]
[if ADQ25@7 eq <1>]

@6

g. Eating?
[endif]

@7

[if ADQ25@8 eq <1>]
h. Using or getting to the
toilet?
[endif]
[if ADQ25@9 eq <1>]

@8

i. Keeping track of money and bills?@9
[endif]
[if ADQ25@10 eq <1>]
j. Preparing meals?
[endif]

@10

[if ADQ25@11 eq <1>]
k. Doing light housework
such as washing dishes
or sweeping a floor?
[endif]
[if ADQ25@12 eq <1>]
l. Taking the right amount
of prescribed medicine
at the right time?
[endif]
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@11

@12

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AD27A

Mark One Only
You have said [fill TEMPNAME] need(s) the help of
another person with one or more activities. Who
generally helps [fill TEMPNAME] with these activities?
MARK ONLY ONE
First Helper
-----------RELATIVE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

NONRELATIVE

Son
Daughter
Spouse
Parent
Other relative

(6) Friend or Neighbor
(7) Paid help
(8) Other nonrelative
Did not receive help
(9) Did not receive help

@

AD27B

Enter Number
ASK OR VERIFY : THIS PERSON MUST BE 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
Is the person who generally helps [fill TEMPNAME] with
these activities a member of this household?
ENTER LINE NUMBER OF PERSON OR (N) IF NOT A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER
@

AD27C

Mark One Only
Does anyone else help [fill TEMPNAME] with these
activities?
MARK ONLY ONE
NO ONE ELSE HELPED
(1) No one else helped
RELATIVE
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

NONRELATIVE

Son
Daughter
Spouse
Parent
Other relative

(7) Friend or Neighbor
(8) Paid help
(9) Other nonrelative

@
Enter Number

AD27D

ASK OR VERIFY : THIS PERSON MUST BE 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
Is this person a member of this household?
ENTER LINE NUMBER OF PERSON OR (N) IF NOT A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER
@

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Mark One Only

ADQ29

For how long [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] needed help of
another person?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Less
6 to
1 to
3 to
More

than 6 months
11 month
2 years
5 years
than 5 years

@
Mark One Only

ADQ30

During the past month, did [fill TEMPNAME] or
([fill PTEMPNAME] family) pay for any of the help
that [fill TEMPNAME] received?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

ADQ31

How much was paid for such help in [fill TEMP5]?
ENTER ($1-$999999)
$@
Multiple Entry

ADQ32

SHOW FLASHCARD CC FOR PERSONAL VISIT INTERVIEWS.
I have recorded that [fill TEMPNAME] [fill HAVHAS] difficulty
with certain activities. Which condition or conditions
cause these difficulties?
Any Others?
ENTER (N) FOR NONE OR NO MORE
ENTER (H) FOR LIST OF HEALTH CONDITIONS
IF THE PERSON REPORTS MORE THAN THREE CONDITIONS ENTER THE
APPROPRIATE CODE FOR THE FIRST THREE CONDITIONS THE RESPONDENT
IDENTIFIED.
@1

@2

@3

Enter Text

ADQ32A

Specify the exact "Other" condition that causes this difficulty.
@

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Multiple Entry

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ADQ33

SHOW FLASHCARD CC FOR PERSONAL VISIT INTERVIEWS
I have recorded that [fill PTEMPNAME] health
is [fill TEMPQ33]. Which condition or conditions
cause [fill PTEMPNAME] health problems?
Any Others?
IF THE PERSON REPORTS MORE THAN THREE CONDITIONS ENTER THE
APPROPRIATE CODE FOR THE FIRST THREE CONDITIONS THE RESPONDENT
IDENTIFIED
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (H) FOR LIST OF HEALTH CONDITIONS
ENTER (N) FOR NONE OR NO MORE
@1

@2

@3
Enter Text

ADQ33A

Specify the exact "Other" condition that causes your health problem.
@
Mark One Only

ADQ34

[if ADQ32@2 eq  or ADQ33@2 eq ]
Is this condition the result of a motor vehicle accident?
[else]
Are any of these conditions the result of a motor vehicle
accident?
[endif]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Number

ADQ35

Which of the conditions that you mentioned do you
consider to be the main reason for [fill PTEMPNAME]
difficulties?
[fill BIGTEMP]
[fill BIGTEMP2]
[fill BIGTEMP3]
@ Main condition
Multiple Entry

ADQ36

When did [fill BIGTEMP4]
first begin to bother [fill TEMPNAME]?
ENTER (S) FOR SINCE BIRTH
ENTER 4 DIGIT YEAR
@yr

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ADQ36B

Multiple Entry
Do you know what month?
@mn

ADQ37

Mark One Only
[fill C_HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] had this condition for at
least 5 months?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ38

Mark One Only
Is this condition expected to last for at least
12 more months?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ39

Multiple Entry
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have (1) Yes
(2) No
a. A learning disability
such as dyslexia?

@1

b. Mental retardation?

@2

c. A developmental disability
such as autism or
cerebral palsy?

@3

d. Alzheimer's disease or
any other serious
problem with confusion
or forgetfulness?

@4

e. Any other mental or
emotional condition?

@5

Mark One Only

ADQ40

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] frequently depressed
or anxious?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ41

Multiple Entry
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have (1)

Yes

(2)

No

a. A lot of trouble
getting along with
other people and
making and keeping
friendships

@1

b. A lot of trouble
concentrating long
enough to finish
everyday tasks

@2

c. A lot of trouble
coping with day-to-day
stresses?

@3

Mark One Only

ADQ42

During the past 12 months, did the problems just
mentioned seriously interfere with [fill PTEMPNAME]
ability to manage everyday activities?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ43

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have a long-lasting physical or
mental condition that has made it difficult to remain
employed or to find a job?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ44

Does [fill PTEMPNAME] health or condition prevent
[fill TEMPNAME] from working at a job or business?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ45

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] have a physical, mental, or
other health condition that limits the kind or
amount of work [fill TEMPNAME] can do around the house?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Mark One Only

ADQ46

Does [fill PTEMPNAME] health or condition completely
prevent [fill TEMPNAME] from doing work around the
house?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

ADQ47

SHOW FLASHCARD CC FOR PERSONAL VISIT INTERVIEWS.
I have recorded that [fill TEMPNAME] [fill HAVHAS] a limitation
in working [fill TEMPQ47]. Which condition or conditions
cause this limitation?
ENTER (H) FOR LIST OF HEALTH CONDITIONS
ENTER (N) FOR NONE OR NO MORE
IF THE PERSON REPORTS MORE THAN THREE CONDITIONS ENTER THE
APPROPRIATE CODE FOR THE FIRST THREE CONDITIONS THE RESPONDENT
IDENTIFIED.
Any Others?
@1

@2

@3
Enter Text

ADQ47A

Specify the exact "Other" condition that causes your work limitation.
@
Multiple Entry

ADQ48

Which of the conditions that you mentioned do you
consider to be the main reason for [fill PTEMPNAME]
limitation?
[fill BIGTEMP]
[fill BIGTEMP2]
[fill BIGTEMP3]
@1
Enter Text

ADQ48A

Specify the exact "Other" condition you consider to be the main reason
for your limitation.
@

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ADQ49

Mark One Only
In the last 12 months, [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] applied
for social security disability benefits for
[fill self]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ50

Mark One Only
These next few questions are about computer usage.
computer or laptop in this household?
(1)
(2)

Is there a

Yes
No

@

ADQ51

Mark One Only
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] use a computer at home?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ52

Mark One Only
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME]
[fill HISHER] main job?
(1)
(2)

use a computer as part of

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ53

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] use a computer at school?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ54

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] use the Internet from any location?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ55

Mark One Only
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] connect to the Internet at home?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ56

Mark One Only
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] connect to the Internet at work?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ57

Mark One Only
[fill C_DoDoes] [fill TEMPNAME] use the Internet at school?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

ADQ58

Multiple Entry
[fill C_DoDoes] [fill TEMPNAME] use the Internet at
a. a public library
b. a community center
c. someone else's house
d. Other, specify

(1)
@1
(1)
@2
(1)
@3
(1)
@4

Yes

(2) No

Yes

(2) No

Yes

(2) No

Yes

(2) No

Enter Text

ADQ58OTH

Please specify the other place that you use the Internet:
@
Mark One Only

ADQ59

Now we're going to talk about how [fill TEMPNAME] may have used the
Internet this year.
This year, [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] used the Internet to take
a course online?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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ADQ60

This year, [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] used the Internet to search for
information about health services or practices?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ61

This year, [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] used the Internet to search
for information about government services or agencies?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ADQ62

This year, [fill HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] used the Internet to search
for a job?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

ONLINE

Would [fill HESHE] be willing to respond to future SIPP interviews
over the Internet?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

INTSTILL

If the SIPP questionnaire was available through the Internet, we
expect it would work like this:
-

you could answer the questionnaire at your convenience;
an interviewer would not directly administer the
questionnaire;
it might take longer to complete the questionnaire than
the current practice;
everyone in the household would be asked to fill in parts
of the questionnaire for themselves.

-

Under these conditions, would your household be willing to respond
to future SIPP interviews over the Internet?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CDQ1A

Mark One Only
Does [fill CDNAME] have a serious physical or mental condition
or a developmental delay that limits ordinary activities?
[r]H[n]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CDQ1B

Mark One Only
Does [fill CDNAME] have a long-lasting condition that limits
[fill HISHERG] ability to move [fill HISHERG] arms or legs?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CDQ1C

Mark One Only
Does [fill CDNAME] have a long-lasting condition that limits
[fill HISHERG] ability to walk, run, or play?
[r]H[n]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CDQ3

Mark One Only
Because of a physical, learning, or mental condition, does
[fill CDNAME] have any limitations in [fill HISHERG] ability
to do regular school work?
[r]H[n]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CDQ4

Mark One Only
Has [fill CDNAME] ever received special education services?
[r]H[n]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ5

Is [fill CDNAME] currently receiving special education
services?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CDQ6

Multiple Entry
Does [fill CDNAME] have:
[r]H[n]
(1)

Yes

(2)

No

a. A learning disability
such as dyslexia?

@1

b. Mental retardation?

@2

c. A developmental
disability such as
autism or cerebral palsy?

@3

d. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)

@4

e. Any other developmental condition
for which [fill HESHEG] has received
therapy or diagnostic services? @5

CDQ6A

Mark One Only
Does [fill CDNAME] take medication or receive treatment for
ADHD?
(1) Yes
(2) No
@

CDQ7

Multiple Entry
MARK BY OBSERVATION IF APPARENT:
Does [fill CDNAME] use any of the following aids?
(1)

Yes

(2)

No

a. A cane, crutches, or a walker?

@1

b. A wheelchair or an electric
scooter?

@2

c. A hearing aid?

@3

Mark One Only

CDQ8

Has [fill CDNAME] used a cane, crutches, or a walker
for six months or longer?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CDQ9

Mark One Only
Does [fill CDNAME] have difficulty seeing the words and
letters in ordinary newspaper print, even when wearing
glasses or contact lenses if [fill HESHEG] usually wears them?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Person is blind

@

CDQ10

Mark One Only
Is [fill CDNAME] able to see the words and letters in
ordinary newspaper print at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CDQ11

Mark One Only
[if CDQ7@3 eq <1>]
Does [fill CDNAME] have difficulty hearing
what is said in a normal conversation with another person
even when wearing [fill hisherg] hearing aid?
[else]
[if CDQ7@3 ne <1>]
Does [fill CDNAME] have difficulty hearing
what is said in a normal conversation with another person?
[endif][endif]
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Person is deaf

@

CDQ12

Mark One Only
Is [fill CDNAME] able to hear what is said in a normal
conversation at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

CDQ13

Mark One Only
Does [fill CDNAME] have any difficulty having
[fill HISHERG] speech understood?
[r]H[n]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CDQ14

In general, are people able to understand [fill CDNAME]'s
speech at all?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ15

Does [fill CDNAME] have a long-lasting condition that limits
[fill HISHERG] ability to walk, run, or take part in sports
and games?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ16

Because of a long-lasting physical or mental condition does
[fill CDNAME] have any difficulty getting around INSIDE the
home by [fill SELFG]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ17

Does [fill CDNAME] need the help of another person with
getting around inside the home?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ18

Does [fill CDNAME] have any difficulty getting in and out
of bed or a chair by [fill SELFG]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ19

Does [fill CDNAME] need the help of another person with
getting in and out of bed or a chair?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Mark One Only

CDQ20

Does [fill CDNAME] have any difficulty taking a bath
or shower by [fill SELFG]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ21

Does [fill CDNAME] need the help of another person with
taking a bath or shower?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ22

Because of a long-lasting condition does [fill CDNAME] have
any difficulty putting on [fill HISHERG] clothing by [fill SELFG]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ23

Does [fill CDNAME] need the help of another person with putting
on [fill HISHERG] clothing?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ24

Does [fill CDNAME] have any difficulty eating food
by [fill SELFG]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ25

Does [fill CDNAME] need the help of another person
with eating food?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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CDQ26

Does [fill CDNAME] have any difficulty using or getting
to the toilet by [fill SELFG]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ27

Does [fill CDNAME] need the help of another person with
using or getting to the toilet?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

CDQ28

Does [fill CDNAME] have an emotional or mental condition that
makes it difficult to play with or get along with other
children of the same age?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

CDQ29

SHOW FLASHCARD DD FOR PERSONAL VISIT INTERVIEWS.
I have recorded that [fill CDNAME] has difficulty with certain
activities. Which condition or conditions cause this difficulty?
Any others?
Enter (N) for None or No More.
Enter (H) for list of health conditions.
IF THE PERSON REPORTS MORE THAN THREE CONDITIONS
ENTER THE APPROPRIATE CODE FOR THE FIRST THREE
CONDITIONS THE RESPONDENT IDENTIFIED.
@1

@2

@3
Enter Text

CDQ29A

Specify the exact "Other" condition that causes this difficulty.
@

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Mark One Only

CDQ30

[if CDQ29@2 eq ]
Is this condition the result of a motor vehicle accident?
[else]
Are any of these conditions the result of a motor
vehicle accident?
[endif]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Section: EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS

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HB04

Mark One Only
Does [fill PTEMPNAME] employer offer a health insurance plan to
ANY of its employees?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

HB05

Mark One Only
Why [fill AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] NOT covered by this plan?
READ EACH CATEGORY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Ineligible
Denied coverage
Chose not to be covered
Other

@

HB06

Multiple Entry
Specify the exact "OTHER" reason [fill TEMPNAME] [fill WASWERE] not
covered by this plan.
@1

HB07

Multiple Entry
Why [fill WASWERE] [fill TEMPNAME] ineligible?
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
@1

Probationary period not completed
Contract or temporary employee
Part-time employee
Other
@2

@3

@4

Multiple Entry

HB08

Specify the exact "OTHER" reason [fill TEMPNAME] [fill WASWERE]
ineligible for health insurance.
@1
Mark One Only

HB09

Why [fill WASWERE] [fill TEMPNAME] denied coverage?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Turned down based on pre-existing condition
Turned down based on age
Other

@

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HB10

Multiple Entry
Specify the exact "OTHER" reason [fill TEMPNAME] [fill WASWERE]
denied coverage.
@1

HB11

Multiple Entry
SHOW FLASHCARD EE
Why did [fill TEMPNAME] choose not to be covered?
READ EACH CATEGORY
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(01)
(02)
(03)
(04)
(05)
(06)
(07)
(08)
(09)
(10)
@1

Covered by other health insurance
[fill C_HAVHAS] medical savings account
Plan had no family coverage
Plan too costly
Plan did not cover pre-existing conditions
Plan had too many limitations on coverage
[fill DOESDID] not need or want coverage
[fill DOESDID] not believe in health insurance
Had insurance but canceled it because of
dissatisfaction
Other
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

@9

@10

HB12

Multiple Entry
Specify the reason [fill TEMPNAME] chose not to be covered.
@1

HB13

Multiple Entry
SHOW FLASHCARD FF
In offering health insurance, did [fill PTEMPNAME] employer offer
[fill HIMHER] the opportunity to choose:
READ EACH CATEGORY
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NONE OR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
@1

Cash deposited in a 401(k) plan instead of health benefits?
Cash or a salary bonus instead of health benefits?
A high deductible health insurance plan combined with a
Medical Savings Account (MSA)
Tax-free employee contributions to a Flexible Spending
Account (FSA)
Other benefits (e.g. life insurance, day care, vacation) in
place of health benefits
@2

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@3

@4

@5

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HB17

Mark One Only
Was [fill PTEMPNAME] health insurance coverage obtained through:
READ EACH CATEGORY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Spouse's group/employer plan
Other private group plan
An individually purchased policy
Other health insurance

@

HB18

Multiple Entry
Specify the "OTHER" health insurance policy.
@1

HB20

Mark One Only
Can [fill TEMPNAME] obtain coverage under this plan for [fill HISHER]
spouse and other family or non-family members?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

HB22

Multiple Entry
Who may obtain coverage under this plan?
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NONE OR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
@1

Spouse
Children
Grandchildren
Other family members
Non-family members
@2

@3

@4

@5

Mark One Only

HB24

Why did [fill TEMPNAME] choose NOT to obtain coverage for
[fill CHNAME1]?
MARK THE MAIN REASON
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)

Child is covered by Medicaid
Child is covered by Medicare
Child is covered by other private policy
Child is covered by the group policy of someone not
living in this household
Too costly to obtain coverage for child
Plan did not cover pre-existing conditions of child
Child is in good health
Child is covered by the group policy of someone else
living in this household
Other reason

@

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Section: EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS
Enter Text

HB25

Specify the exact "OTHER" reason [fill TEMPNAME] chose not to obtain
coverage for [fill HISHER] children who are eligible under this plan.
@
Multiple Entry

HB27

How much [fill DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] pay for [fill HISHER] health
plan?
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

HB28

THE AMOUNT ENTERED [FILL HB27@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
PROCEED

@
Mark One Only

HB29

How often [fill DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] pay this amount?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Weekly
Every two weeks
Twice monthly
Monthly
Semi-annually
Annually
Other

@
Enter Text

HB30

Specify the exact "OTHER" amount of time that [fill TEMPNAME] pay.
@
Mark One Only

HB32

[fill C_DODOES] [fill PTEMPNAME] contributions for [fill HISHER]
health plan receive special tax treatment? For example, are
[fill HISHER] contributions made through a premium reimbursement
account, often called a premium conversion plan?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB34

When [fill TEMPNAME] left that employer did [fill HISHER] share of
the premium increase?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
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HB36

Mark One Only
How long after [fill TEMPNAME] left that employer can this health
plan continue to be in effect?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

Until age 65 or Medicare eligibility
Less than 1 month
1 to 18 months
19 to 36 months
More than 36 months
For life

@

HB38

Mark One Only
Does [fill PTEMPNAME] health plan cover Medicare coinsurance and
deductibles?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

HB39

Multiple Entry
In offering health insurance, did [fill PTEMPNAME] employer offer
[fill HIMHER] the opportunity to choose:
READ EACH CATEGORY
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NONE OR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
@1

Cash deposited in a 401(k) plan instead of health benefits?
Cash or a salary bonus instead of health benefits?
A high deductible health insurance plan combined with a
Medical Savings Account (MSA)
Tax-free employee contributions to a Flexible Spending
Account (FSA)
Other benefits (e.g. life insurance, day care, vacation) in
place of health benefits
@2

@3

@4

@5

HB40

Enter Text
The next few questions are about the characteristics of
[fill PTEMPNAME] health insurance. We are interested in
knowing if [fill PTEMPNAME] current plan is an HMO, that is,
a Health Maintenance Organization.
[r]H[n]
(P)

Proceed

@
Mark One Only

HB42

Is [fill PTEMPNAME] plan an HMO?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Section: EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS
Mark One Only

HB43

Does [fill PTEMPNAME] insurance plan require [fill HIMHER] to sign
up with a certain primary care doctor, group of doctors, or with a
certain clinic to which [fill HESHE] must go for all of
[fill HISHER] routine care?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

HB44

Is there a book or list of doctors associated with the plan?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

HB45

If [fill TEMPNAME] [fill DODOES] NOT have a referral, will
[fill PTEMPNAME] plan pay for any of the costs of visits to
doctors who are NOT associated with [fill PTEMPNAME] plan?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB47

Did [fill PTEMPNAME] [fill TEMP1] employer offer more than one health
insurance plan from which to choose, or was [fill HISHER] plan the
only choice?
(1)
(2)

Employer offers more than one plan to choose from
Respondent's plan is the only one

@
Mark One Only

HB49

In addition to the kind of plan [fill TEMPNAME] chose, did
[fill HISHER] [fill TEMP1] employer offer any traditional health
insurance plans that let [fill HIMHER] choose [fill HISHER] own
doctor and that reimburse [fill HIMHER] or pay the doctor directly
following submission of medical bills?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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HB50

Mark One Only
In addition to the kind of plan [fill TEMPNAME] chose, did
[fill HISHER] [fill TEMP1] employer offer any health insurance
plans through Health Maintenance Organizations, HMOs?
[r]H[n]
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB51

Does [fill PTEMPNAME] employer provide any educational
materials to help [fill HIMHER] make [fill HISHER] choice?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB52

Did the educational materials provide an easy way to compare the
costs, benefits, quality or any differences between the plans?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB53

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] or a family member have a pre-existing
medical condition that is not covered by this plan?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB56

Does [fill PTEMPNAME] employer offer a plan to any of its employees
that provides nursing home or home care coverage for long-term care
needs to employees or family members?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB57

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] covered under this long term care plan?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Survey:
Section: EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS
Mark One Only

HB58

Does [fill PTEMPNAME] employer pay for all, part, or none of the costs
of the plan?
(1)
(2)
(3)

All
Part
None

@
Multiple Entry

HB59

How much [fill DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] pay for [fill HISHER] long
term care plan?
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

HB60

THE AMOUNT ENTERED [FILL HB59@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
PROCEED

@
Mark One Only

HB61

How often [fill DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] pay this amount?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Weekly
Every two weeks
Twice monthly
Monthly
Semi-annually
Annually
Other

@
Multiple Entry

HB62

Specify the exact "OTHER" amount of time that [fill TEMPNAME] pay.
@1
Mark One Only

HB65

If [fill TEMPNAME] [fill WASWERE] to retire from this job, would
[fill HESHE] be able to obtain health insurance from
[fill HISHER] current employer at [fill HISHER] employer's group
rate throughout [fill HISHER] retirement years?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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HB66

Mark One Only
If [fill TEMPNAME] were to retire, could [fill HESHE] continue
the health insurance plan at [fill HISHER] employer's group rate
until age 65?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

HB67

Mark One Only
[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] expect that [fill HISHER] employer
would pay for all, part, or none of the cost of this health plan
after [fill HISHER] retirement?
(1)
(2)
(3)

All
Part
None

@

HB68

Mark One Only
Can retirees obtain coverage under this plan for spouses and other
family or non-family members?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

HB69

Multiple Entry
Who may obtain coverage under this plan?
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
@1

Spouse
Children
Grandchildren
Other family members
Non-family members
@2

@3

@4

@5

Mark One Only

HB73

[fill C_HAVHAS] [fill TEMPNAME] ever worked at a paid job for one
year or more?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Survey:
Section: EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS
Mark One Only

HB77

These next few questions are about the availability of health
insurance from [fill PTEMPNAME] former employer.
Did [fill PTEMPNAME] former employer offer health insurance coverage
to its employees?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB78

[fill C_WASWERE] [fill TEMPNAME] covered by the employer health plan
on the last day [fill HESHE] worked for that employer?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB79

Did [fill TEMPNAME] continue this coverage after [fill HESHE]
left that employer?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB80

Did [fill TEMPNAME] continue [fill HISHER] coverage through COBRA
or as a retiree health benefit?
[r]H[n]
(1) COBRA
(2) Retiree health benefit
@

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HB81

Multiple Entry
SHOW FLASHCARD GG
What [fill AREIS] the main reason(s) [fill TEMPNAME] [fill AREIS]
no longer covered by this plan?
IF RESPONDENT APPEARS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THE FLASHCARD,
THEN READ CATEGORIES TO THE RESPONDENT
MARK ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
@1

Eligibility period expired
Too expensive
Covered by another plan
Did not want or need coverage
Medicare coverage
Had to be eligible for a pension
Retirement requirement not met
Retirees not covered
Age or service eligibility requirement not met
Became ineligible after employer amended plan
Employer dropped plan
Employer canceled plan for retirees
Other
@2

@3

@4

@5

@6

@7

@8

@9

@10

@11

@12

@13

Multiple Entry

HB84

In what year did [fill TEMPNAME] leave that job?
@AMT
Multiple Entry

HB85

For how many years did [fill TEMPNAME] work for that employer?
ENTER ONE RESPONSE
ENTER (N) FOR NO TIME
Number of Years
Number of Months

@YEARS
@MONTHS

Mark One Only

HB87

When [fill TEMPNAME] worked for that employer, [fill WASWERE]
[fill HESHE] covered under a union or employee association contract?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Enter Text

HB87a

What is the name of that employer?
@

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Enter Text

HB87b

EMPLOYER = [fill HB87a]
What kind of business or industry was that?
READ IF NECESSARY: What did they make or do where [fill HESHE] worked?
@
Mark One Only

HB88

ASK OR VERIFY
Was [fill HB87a]:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

A Government organization (includes Armed Forces)
A Private, For Profit, Company
A Non-Profit Organization, including tax exempt
and charitable organizations
A family business or farm

@
Mark One Only

HB89

Was that Federal Government, State Government, or Local Government
or active-duty Armed Forces?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Federal (civilian only)
State
Local (County, City, Township)
Armed Forces (active duty only)

@
Mark One Only

HB90

EMPLOYER = [fill HB87a]
ASK OR VERIFY
Was it mainly -(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Service
Or Something Else

@
Multiple Entry

HB91

EMPLOYER = [fill HB87a]
What kind of work [fill WASWERE] [fill HESHE]
[fill TEMP4], that is, what was [fill HISHER]
occupation?
READ IF NECESSARY: for example: bookkeeper, plumber, press operator
@1

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Multiple Entry

Items Booklet

HB92

EMPLOYER = [fill HB87a]
What were [fill HISHER] usual activities or duties on this job?
READ IF NECESSARY: For example: Keeping account books,
repairing pipes, operating printing press
@1
Multiple Entry

HB93

When [fill TEMPNAME] left that job, how much did [fill HESHE]
usually earn per week before deductions? Include any overtime
pay, commissions, or tips usually received.
$ @AMT
Mark One Only

HB94

THE AMOUNT ENTERED [FILL HB93@AMT] IS UNUSUALLY LARGE.
(1)
(P)

BACK UP AND CORRECT
PROCEED

@
Mark One Only

HB95

SHOW FLASHCARD HH
About how many people were employed at all locations?
IF RESPONDENT APPEARS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THE FLASHCARD,
THEN READ THE CATEGORIES TO THE RESPONDENT.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)

Less than 10
10 - 24
25 - 49
50 - 99
100 - 249
250 - 499
500 - 999
1000+

@
Mark One Only

HB96

Would it be fewer than 20 people?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

HB99

[fill C_DODOES] [fill TEMPNAME] expect to be covered by Medicare
when [fill HESHE] [fill TEMP2] age 65?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
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Survey:
Section: EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFITS
Mark One Only

HB100

[fill C_AREIS] [fill TEMPNAME] postponing any medical care because
of costs until [fill HESHE] [fill TEMP3] eligible for Medicare?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Section: ADULT WELL BEING

Items Booklet

AW2_APT

Mark One Only
ASK ONLY IF NECESSARY
Is there more than one housing unit in this building?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW5_CNDUR

Multiple Entry
SHOW FLASHCARD II
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
Do you currently have the following items in your home, in
working condition?
(1)
@1
@2
@3
@4
@5
@6
@7
@8
@9
@10
@11
@12
@13

Yes

(2) No

(01)Washing machine
(02)Clothes dryer
(03)Dishwasher
(04)Refrigerator
(05)Stand-alone food freezer (separate from refrigerator)
(06)Color television
(07)Gas or electric stove (with or without oven)
(08)Microwave oven
(09)VCR or DVD (or other video recorder-player such as TiVo)
(10)Air conditioner (central or room)
(11)Personal computer
(12)Cellular phone or mobile phone
(13)Regular telephone

AW6_CBLD1

Mark One Only
You didn't list a washing machine in your home. Is there a
washing machine in your BUILDING provided for your use?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW7_CBLD2

Mark One Only
You didn't list a dryer in your home.
BUILDING provided for your use?
(1)
(2)

Is there a dryer in your

Yes
No

@

AW8_CBLD13

Mark One Only
You didn't list a telephone in your home.
people to reach you by telephone?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Is there a way for

Yes, neighbor's phone, common phone, pay phone
Yes, cell phone
Yes, other device
No, cannot be reached by telephone

@
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AW9_ROOMS

Enter Number
The next set of questions are about the quality of your
neighborhood, crime in your neighborhood, and the type of services
available to you. First, I will ask about your home.
How many rooms are there in your home?
not count the bathrooms.

Count the kitchen but do

ACCEPTABLE RANGE IS 1-20
ENTER (20) TO INDICATE 20 OR MORE ROOMS
@ (Number of rooms)
Multiple Entry

AW10_HOUSE1

SHOW FLASHCARD JJ
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
Are any of the following conditions present in your home?
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY/ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
[fill AW10_1:b](1) Problem with pests such as rats, mice, roaches,
or other insects
[fill AW10_2:b](2) A leaking roof or ceiling
[fill AW10_3:b](3) Broken window glass or windows that can't shut
[fill AW10_4:b](4) Exposed electrical wires in the finished areas
of your home
[fill AW10_5:b](5) A toilet, hot water heater, or other plumbing
that doesn't work
[fill AW10_6:b](6) Holes in the walls or ceiling, or cracks wider
than the edge of a dime
[fill AW10_7:b](7) Holes in the floor big enough for someone to
catch their foot on
@1
Enter Text

AW10_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Multiple Entry

AW11_HOUSE2

SHOW FLASHCARD KK
Now I'm going to ask you a few questions about your satisfaction
with certain aspects of your housing.
Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied,
or very dissatisfied, with the following:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Haven't lived here long enough to know
@1
@2
@3
@4
@5
@6

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

The
The
The
The
The
The

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

general state of repair of your home
amount of room or space in your home
furnishings in your home
warmth of your home in winter
coolness of your home in summer
amount of privacy your home offers

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AW12_SATLV1

SHOW FLASHCARD LL
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
Overall, how satisfied are you with your home?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

@
Mark One Only

AW13_SATLV2

Are conditions in your home undesirable enough that you would
like to move?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW14_CRIME1

The next few questions are about crime and
things you have done to protect yourself from crime.
Is there any area right around your home --- that is, within a
mile --- where you would be afraid to walk alone at night?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

AW15_CRIME2

In the past month, have you done any of the following because you
thought you might be unsafe?
(1)

Yes

@1
@2

(1)
(2)

@3

(3)

(2)

No

Have you stayed in your home at certain times?
Have you taken someone with you or traveled with other
people when going out into your neighborhood?
Have you carried anything to protect yourself?

Mark One Only

AW16_CRIME3

Do you consider your neighborhood very safe from crime, somewhat
safe, somewhat unsafe, or very unsafe?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very safe
Somewhat safe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe

@

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Mark One Only

AW17_CRIME4

How about your home? Do you consider it very safe from crime,
somewhat safe, somewhat unsafe, or very unsafe?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very safe
Somewhat safe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe

@
Mark One Only

AW18_CRIME5

We are interested in finding out if people do anything in
particular to keep thieves or intruders out of their homes.
[fill TEMP2] [fill TEMP1] have a dog?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW19_CRIME6

When you got (this dog/these dogs), was it in part to keep your
home safe from thieves or intruders?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW20_CRIME7

[fill TEMP2] [fill TEMP1] have any special safety DEVICES such
as electric timers for lights, or an alarm system?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW21_SATLV3

Overall, is the threat of crime where you live undesirable enough
that you would like to move?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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AW22_NBRHD1

Now I will ask some questions about general conditions in your
neighborhood.
SHOW FLASHCARD MM
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
Do you think any of the following conditions are problems in
your neighborhood?
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW22_1:b](1) Street noise or heavy street traffic
AW22_2:b](2) Streets in need of repair
AW22_3:b](3) Trash, litter, or garbage in the streets and lots
AW22_4:b](4) Rundown or abandoned houses or buildings
AW22_5:b](5) Industries, businesses, or other
non-residential activities
[fill AW22_6:b](6) Odors, smoke, or gas fumes
@1
Enter Text

AW22_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Mark One Only

AW23_NBRHD2

SHOW FLASHCARD LL
How satisfied are you with your relationship with your neighbors?
Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied,
or very dissatisfied?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

@
Mark One Only

AW24_SATLV4

SHOW FLASHCARD LL
Overall, how satisfied are you with conditions in your neighborhood?
READ IF NECESSARY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

@

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Mark One Only

AW25_SATLV5

Is your neighborhood undesirable enough that you would like to move?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW27_CS1

SHOW FLASHCARD LL
How satisfied are you with the local public schools in your
neighborhood?
READ IF NECESSARY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

@
Multiple Entry

AW28_CS2

SHOW FLASHCARD NN
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
We are interested in schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Do any of the children in your household attend:
(1)

Yes

@1
@2

(1)
(2)

@3
@4
@5

(3)
(4)
(5)

(2)

No

Private school
Magnet, charter, or other public school apart from the
assigned school
Assigned public school
Home school
Not in school or other arrangement

Mark One Only

AW29_CS3

Would [fill TEMP1] prefer a different school for any
child in this home?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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AW30_CS4

Are you very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied,
or very dissatisfied with each of the following services in your
neighborhood:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Haven't lived here long enough to know
@1 (1)
@2 (2)
@3 (3)

Hospitals, health clinics, and doctors
Police services
Fire department services
Mark One Only

AW31_CS5

Are the public transportation services available in your
neighborhood adequate for you?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Yes
No
Not sure because you do not use public transportation

@
Mark One Only

AW32_SATLV6

SHOW FLASHCARD LL
Overall, how satisfied are you with the public services
in your neighborhood?
READ IF NECESSARY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

@
Mark One Only

AW33_SATLV7

Are the public services undesirable enough that you would
like to move?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

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AW34_MEET

Mark One Only
Next are questions about difficulties people sometimes have in
meeting their essential household expenses for such things as
mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, or important medical
care.
During the past 12 months, has there been a time when
[fill TEMP1] did not meet all of your essential expenses?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW35_NEED1

Mark One Only
The following are some of the specific difficulties people
experience with household expenses.
Was there any time in the past 12 months when [fill TEMP1]
did not pay the full amount of the rent or mortgage?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW36_GETH1

Mark One Only
When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW37_WHOH1

Multiple Entry
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
@1

AW37_1:b](1)
AW37_2:b](2)
AW37_3:b](3)
AW37_4:b](4)
AW37_5:b](5)

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

Enter Text

AW37_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@

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AW38_NEED2

Mark One Only
In the past 12 months [fill TEMP1] [fill TEMP2]
evicted from your home or apartment for not paying the rent or
mortgage?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW39_GETH2

Mark One Only
When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

AW40_WHOH2

Multiple Entry
ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
@1

AW40_1:b](1)
AW40_2:b](2)
AW40_3:b](3)
AW40_4:b](4)
AW40_5:b](5)

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

Enter Text

AW40_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Mark One Only

AW41_NEED3

How about not paying the full amount of the gas, oil, or
electricity bills?
Was there a time in the past 12 months when that happened to
[fill TEMP1]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW42_GETH3

When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Section: ADULT WELL BEING
Multiple Entry

AW43_WHOH3

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW43_1:b](1)
AW43_2:b](2)
AW43_3:b](3)
AW43_4:b](4)
AW43_5:b](5)

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

@1

AW43_ERR

Enter Text
"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Mark One Only

AW44_NEED4

In the past 12 months did the gas or electric company turn off
service, or the oil company not deliver oil?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW45_GETH4

When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

AW46_WHOH4

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW46_1:b](1)
AW46_2:b](2)
AW46_3:b](3)
AW46_4:b](4)
AW46_5:b](5)
@1

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

Enter Text

AW46_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@

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Mark One Only

AW47_NEED5

How about the telephone company disconnecting service because
payments were not made?
Was there a time in the past 12 months when that happened to
[fill TEMP1]?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW48_GETH5

When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

AW49_WHOH5

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW49_1:b](1)
AW49_2:b](2)
AW49_3:b](3)
AW49_4:b](4)
AW49_5:b](5)
@1

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

Enter Text

AW49_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Mark One Only

AW50_NEED6

In the past 12 months was there a time [fill TEMP2] needed
to see a doctor or go to the hospital but did not go?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW51_GETH6

When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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Section: ADULT WELL BEING
Multiple Entry

AW52_WHOH6

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW52_1:b](1)
AW52_2:b](2)
AW52_3:b](3)
AW52_4:b](4)
AW52_5:b](5)
@1

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

AW52_ERR

Enter Text
"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Mark One Only

AW53_NEED7

In the past 12 months was there a time [fill TEMP2] needed
to see a dentist but did not go?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW54_GETH7

When [fill TEMP1] had this problem, did any person or
organization help?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Multiple Entry

AW55_WHOH7

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
Who was that?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW55_1:b](1)
AW55_2:b](2)
AW55_3:b](3)
AW55_4:b](4)
AW55_5:b](5)
@1

A family member or relative
A friend, neighbor or other non-relative
A department of social services
A church or nonprofit group
Other

Enter Text

AW55_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@

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Section: ADULT WELL BEING
Mark One Only

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AW56_HELP1

SHOW FLASHCARD OO
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
If [fill TEMP1] had a problem with which you needed help
(for example, sickness or moving), how much help would you expect
to get from family living nearby?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All of the help needed
Most of the help needed
Very little of the help needed
No help

@
Mark One Only

AW57_HELP2

SHOW FLASHCARD OO
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
If [fill TEMP1] had a problem with which you needed help
How much help would you expect to get from friends?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All of the help needed
Most of the help needed
Very little of the help needed
No help

@
Mark One Only

AW58_HELP3

SHOW FLASHCARD OO
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
If [fill TEMP1] had a problem with which you needed help
How much help would you expect to get from other people in the
community besides family and friends, such as a social agency
or a church?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

All of the help needed
Most of the help needed
Very little of the help needed
No help

@
Mark One Only

AW59_FOOD1

SHOW FLASHCARD PP
Getting enough food can also be a problem for some people. Which
of these statements best describes the food eaten in your household
in the last four months:
READ ANSWER CATEGORIES IF NECESSARY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Enough of the kinds of food we want
Enough but not always the kinds of food we want to eat
Sometimes not enough to eat
Often not enough to eat

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Multiple Entry

AW60_FOOD2

ENTER ALL THAT APPLY
ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE
In which of the last four months did [fill TEMP2]
NOT have enough to eat?
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill
[fill

AW60_1:b]
AW60_2:b]
AW60_3:b]
AW60_4:b]
AW60_5:b]

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
@1

4 mos. ago [fill month1]
3 mos. ago [fill month2]
2 mos. ago [fill month3]
last month [fill month4]
current month [fill month5]

Enter Text

AW60_ERR

"Don't Know and/or Refused" response not permitted with other answers
ENTER (B) TO BACK UP
@
Mark One Only

AW61_FOOD3

I'm going to read you some statements that people have made
about their food situation. For these statements, please
tell me whether it was OFTEN TRUE, SOMETIMES TRUE, or NEVER
TRUE for [fill TEMP2] in the last four months.
"The food that [fill TEMP3] bought just didn't last and
[fill TEMP3] didn't have money to get more."
Was that often, sometimes or never true for [fill TEMP4]
in the last four months?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Often true
Sometimes true
Never true

@
Mark One Only

AW62_FOOD4

The next statement is: "[fill TEMP3] couldn't afford to eat
balanced meals."
Was that often, sometimes or never true for [fill TEMP4]
in the last four months?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Often true
Sometimes true
Never true

@
Mark One Only

AW63_FOOD5

The next statement is: "[fill TEMP1] not eating enough
because [fill TEMP3] couldn't afford enough food."
Was that often, sometimes or never true for [fill TEMP2] in
the last four months?
(1)
(2)
(3)

Often true
Sometimes true
Never true

@
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AW64_FOOD6

The next questions refer to adults in the household.
In the past four months did [fill TEMP1]
ever cut the size of your meals or skip meals because there
wasn't enough money for food?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW65_FOOD7

In the past four months, did [fill TEMP1] ever eat less than
you felt you should because there wasn't enough money to
buy food?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@
Mark One Only

AW66_FOOD8

In the past four months, did [fill TEMP1] ever not eat for a
whole day because there wasn't enough money for food?
(1)
(2)

Yes
No

@

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