Cms-p-0015a Mcbs

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
MCQUALTY

MR Screen Name
SC1

Question type
code 1

MCAVAIL

SC2

code 1

MCEASE

SC3

code 1

MCCOSTS

SC4

code 1

MCINFO

SC5

code 1

MCFOLUP

SC6

code 1

MCCONCRN

SC7

code 1

Question text/description
SHOW CARD SC1
We’re interested in how you feel about the health care [you have/(SP) has] received [over the past
year/since (SURVEY REFERENCE MONTH AND YEAR)] from doctors and hospitals. Please tell me how
satisfied you have been with the following:

Code list
(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
The overall quality of the health care [you have /(SP) has] received [over the past year/since (SURVEY
(-8) Don't Know
REFERENCE DATE)].
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC1
(01) VERY SATISFIED
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
The availability of health care at night and on weekends.
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC1
(01) VERY SATISFIED
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
The ease and convenience of getting to a doctor from where [you/(SP)] [live/lives].
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC1
(01) VERY SATISFIED
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
The out-of-pocket costs [you/(SP)] paid for health care.
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC1
(01) VERY SATISFIED
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
The information given to [you/you or (SP)] about what was wrong with [you/(SP)].
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC1
(01) VERY SATISFIED
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
The follow-up care [you/(SP)] received after an initial treatment or operation.
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC1
(01) VERY SATISFIED
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
The concern of doctors for [your/(SP’s)] overall health rather than just for an isolated symptom or disease. (04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
MCSAMLOC

MR Screen Name
SC8

Question type
code 1

Question text/description
SHOW CARD SC1
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
Getting all [your/(SP’s)] health care needs taken care of at the same location.

MCSPECAR

SC8A

code 1

SHOW CARD SC1
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
The availability of care by specialists when [you/(SP)] (feel/feels) (you/he/she) (need/needs) it.

MCTELANS

SC8B

code 1

SHOW CARD SC1
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
The ease of obtaining answers to questions over the telephone about [your/(SP’s)] treatment or
prescriptions.

MCAMTPAY

SC8C

code 1

SHOW CARD SC1
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
The amount [you have/(SP) has] to pay for [your/(SP's)] prescribed medicines.

MCDRGLST

BOX SC1A

routing

SC8D

code 1

IF (SP HAD PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE ANYTIME IN THE CURRENT ROUND) OR (SP IS COVERED BY A
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN ANYTIME IN THE CURRENT ROUND), GO TO SC8D - MCDRGLST.
ELSE GO TO SC9 - MDISSFY.
SHOW CARD SC1
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
[Your/(SP's)] prescription drug plan's formulary or the list of drugs covered by the plan.

MCFNDPCY

SC8E

code 1

[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: By prescription drug plan, we mean any health insurance plan that provides drug
coverage.]
SHOW CARD SC1
[Please tell me how satisfied you have been with . . .]
The ease of finding a pharmacy which accepts your prescription drug plan.

MCRECPLN

SC8F

code 1

[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: By prescription drug plan, we mean any health insurance plan that provides drug
coverage.]
Would [you/(SP)] recommend [your/his/her] prescription drug plan to other people like [you/him/her]?
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: By prescription drug plan, we mean any health insurance plan that provides your
drug coverage.]

Code list
(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) VERY SATISFIED
(02) SATISFIED
(03) DISSATISFIED
(04) VERY DISSATISFIED
(05) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(03) NOT APPLICABLE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
DHEVHEAR

MR Screen Name
SC8G

Question type
yes/no

Question text/description
[[You receive/(SP) receives] [your/his/her] prescription drug coverage through a[Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan/Medicare Advantage plan./Some Medicare beneficiaries receive their prescription drug coverage
through Medicare Prescription Drug plans, also called "Medicare Part D" plans.]

Code list
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

In many Medicare drug plans there is a coverage gap, sometimes called a "doughnut hole", during which
there is a reduction in coverage and people have to pay a higher share of their drug costs.

DHPLAN

DHTHISYR

BOX SC1AA

routing

SC8I

yes/no

SC8L

yes/no

DHSTART

SC8M

code 1

DHSTAROS
DHEND

SC8M
SC8N

verbatim text
yes/no

DHWORRY

SC8O

code 1

MDISSFY

SC9

verbatim text

MCDISVB

SC9

verbatim text

Before today, have you heard about the coverage gap or "doughnut hole" that is part of most Medicare
drug plans?
IF (SP HAS A "CURRENT" MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN) OR (SP HAS A "CURRENT" MEDICARE
ADVANTAGE PLAN THAT HAS RX COVERAGE), GO TO SC8I - DHPLAN.
ELSE GO TO SC9 - MDISSFY.
Does [your/(SP's)] [(CURRENT MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN)/(CURRENT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
PLAN)] plan have a coverage gap, or “doughnut hole”?
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: The coverage gap, or "doughnut hole", is a phase in coverage during which there
is a reduction in coverage and people have to pay a higher share of their drug costs.]
[Have you/Has (SP)] reached the start of the coverage gap during (CURRENT YEAR)?

(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: If [you have/(SP) has] reached the start of the coverage gap, it means [you
have/he has/she has] reached a phase during which there is a reduction in coverage and [you/he/she] will
have to pay a higher share of [your/his/her] drug costs.]
REFER TO THE MOST RECENT MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN STATEMENT TO HELP THE RESPONDENT
VERIFY THIS INFORMATION.
How did [you/(SP)] first find out that (you/he/she) reached the start of the coverage gap?
(01) SP OR SOMEONE FOR THE SP KEPT TRACK OF
TOTAL MEDICINE SPENDING
(02) INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PART D PLAN
(03) INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PHARMACY
(91)OTHER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
OTHER (SPECIFY)
(01) [Continuous answer.]
[Have you/Has (SP)] reached the end of the coverage gap during [CURRENT YEAR]?
(01) YES
(02) NO
[EXPLAIN IF NECESSARY: If [you have/(SP) has] reached the end of the coverage gap, it means (you have/he (-8) Don't Know
has/she has) reached a phase in coverage when [you pay/(he/she) pays] a small percentage of the total
(-9) Refused
cost of each prescription and (your/his/her) drug plan pays the remaining amount.]
REFER TO THE MOST RECENT MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN STATEMENT TO HELP THE RESPONDENT
VERIFY THIS INFORMATION.
For (CURRENT YEAR), how worried (are/is/were/was) [you/(SP)] about [your/his/her] ability to pay for
(01) VERY WORRIED
[your/his/her] medicines during the coverage gap?
(02) SOMEWHAT WORRIED
(03) NOT AT ALL WORRIED
Would you say that [you/(SP)] [are/is/were/was] very worried, somewhat worried, or not at all worried? (-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
Please think about all of the health care services [you/(SP)] [receive/receives], including services provided (01) RESPONDENT IS NOT DISSATISFIED WITH
by doctors, hospitals and pharmacies.
ANYTHING
(91) RESPONDENT IS DISSATISFIED (RECORD
What things, if anything, about the health care services [you/(SP)] [receive/receives] are you dissatisfied
VERBATIM IN THE NEXT SCREEN)
with?
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
Please think about all of the health care services [you/(SP)] (receive/receives), including services provided (01) [Continuous answer.]
by doctors, hospitals and pharmacies.
What things, if anything, about the health care services [you/(SP)] (receive/receives) are you dissatisfied
with?

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
MCWORRY

MCAVOID

MR Screen Name
SC10A

SC10A

Question type
list

Question text/description
Please tell me whether each of the following statements is true or false.

list

[You/(SP)] (worry/worries) about (your/his/her) health more than other people (your/his/her) age.
[Is this statement true or false?]
Please tell me whether each of the following statements is true or false.
[You/(SP)] will do just about anything to avoid going to the doctor.

MCSICK

SC10A

list

Please tell me whether each of the following statements is true or false.
When [you/(SP)] [are/is] sick, [you/he/she] [try/tries] to keep it to [yourself/himself/herself].

MCDRSOON

SC10A

list

Please tell me whether each of the following statements is true or false.
Usually, [you/(SP)] (go/goes) to the doctor as soon as (you/he/she) (start/starts) to feel bad.

MCDRNSEE

SC11

yes/no

During (CURRENT YEAR), did [you/(SP)] have any health problem or condition about which you think
[you/he/she] should have seen a doctor or other medical person, but did not?
[INCLUDE ALL TYPES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS RANGING FROM MINOR TO SERIOUS ISSUES.]

TEMPCOND1

SC12AA

text

TEMPCOND2

SC12AA

text

TEMPCOND3

SC12AA

text

MCDRATMP

SC12A

yes/no

What was the health problem or condition?
ENTER ALL CONDITIONS.
What was the health problem or condition?
ENTER ALL CONDITIONS.
What was the health problem or condition?
ENTER ALL CONDITIONS.
Did [you/(SP)] attempt to see a doctor about this [READ CONDITION(S) BELOW]?
(CONDITION 1 FROM SC12AA)
(CONDITION 2 FROM SC12AA)
(CONDITION 3 FROM SC12AA)

SCRCODES

SC13A

code all

SCROTOS

SC13A
BOX SC1B

verbatim text
routing

Code list
(01) TRUE
(02) FALSE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) TRUE
(02) FALSE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) TRUE
(02) FALSE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) TRUE
(02) FALSE
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-7) Empty
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-7) Empty
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

[PROBE: By "attempt" I mean, did [you/(SP)] contact a doctor’s office or other medical place in order to set
an appointment or talk to someone about the condition(s)?]
SHOW CARD SC2
(01) DIDN'T THINK THE PROBLEM WAS SERIOUS
This card lists some reasons people have given for not seeing a doctor or other medical person about a
(02) THOUGHT IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH
health problem or condition.
(03) TROUBLE FINDING/GETTING TO DOCTOR
(04) TIME/SCHEDULE OR PERSONAL CONFLICTS
Which of these reasons explains why [you/(SP)] did not see a doctor about the [READ CONDITION(S)
(05) THOUGHT DOCTOR COULDN'T DO MUCH ABOUT
BELOW]?
PROBLEM
(06) WAS AFRAID OF FINDING OUT WHAT WAS
(CONDITION 1 FROM SC12AA)
WRONG
(CONDITION 2 FROM SC12AA)
(07) DOCTOR WOULD NOT ACCEPT MY INSURANCE
(CONDITION 3 FROM SC12AA)
(91) (OTHER/SC13A - SCROTOS OTHER SPECIFY TEXT)
(-8) Don't Know
[PROBE: Any other reason?]
(-9) Refused
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
OTHER (SPECIFY)
(01) [Continuous answer.]
IF SC13A - SCRCODES INCLUDES MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE, GO TO SC14A - SCRMAIN.
ELSE GO TO SC15 - PMNOTGET.

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
SCRMAIN

MR Screen Name
SC14A

Question type
code 1

Question text/description
Which of these was the main reason [you/(SP)] did not see a doctor about (this condition/these conditions)
during (CURRENT YEAR)?
[READ REASONS BELOW IF NECESSARY.]
(CONDITION 1 FROM SC12AA)
(CONDITION 2 FROM SC12AA)
(CONDITION 3 FROM SC12AA)

PMNOTGET

SC15

yes/no

During (CURRENT YEAR), were any medicines prescribed for [you/(SP)] that [you/he/she] did not get?
Please include refills of earlier prescriptions as well as prescriptions that were written or phoned in by a
doctor.

TEMPMED1

SC16

text

TEMPMED2

SC16

text

TEMPMED3

SC16

text

TEMPMED4

SC16

text

TEMPMED5

SC16

text

SCINT2

SC17INTR

no entry

SCPMCODS

SC17A

code all

What were the names of those medicines?
ENTER ALL MEDICINES.
What were the names of those medicines?
ENTER ALL MEDICINES.
What were the names of those medicines?
ENTER ALL MEDICINES.
What were the names of those medicines?
ENTER ALL MEDICINES.
What were the names of those medicines?
ENTER ALL MEDICINES.
SHOW CARD SC3
This card lists some reasons people have given for not having prescriptions filled or refilled.
Which of these reasons explains why [you/(SP)] did not obtain the [READ MEDICINE(S) BELOW]?
[MEDICINE 1 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 2 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 3 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 4 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 5 FROM SC16]
[PROBE: Any other reason?]
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

SCPMOTOS

SC17A
BOX SC2

verbatim text
routing

OTHER (SPECIFY)
IF SC17A - SCPMCODS INCLUDES MORE THAN ONE RESPONSE, GO TO SC18A - SCPMMAIN.
ELSE GO TO SC20 - GENERRX.

Code list
(01) DIDN'T THINK THE PROBLEM WAS SERIOUS
(02) THOUGHT IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH
(03) TROUBLE FINDING/GETTING TO DOCTOR
(04) TIME/SCHEDULE OR PERSONAL CONFLICTS
(05) THOUGHT DOCTOR COULDN'T DO MUCH ABOUT
PROBLEM
(06) WAS AFRAID OF FINDING OUT WHAT WAS
WRONG
(07) DOCTOR WOULD NOT ACCEPT MY INSURANCE
(91) (OTHER/SC13A - SCROTOS OTHER SPECIFY TEXT)
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) YES
(02) NO
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-7) Empty
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-7) Empty
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-7) Empty
(01) [Continuous answer.]
(-7) Empty
(01) CONTINUE
(-7) Empty
(01) THOUGHT IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH
(02) DIDN'T THINK MEDICINE WOULD HELP
CONDITION
(03) WAS AFRAID OF MEDICINE
REACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
(04) DON'T LIKE TO TAKE MEDICINE
(05) DIDN'T THINK MEDICINE WAS NECESSARY
(06) NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE/NOT ON PLAN
FORMULARY
(07) TROUBLE OBTAINING MEDICINE
(08) OBTAINED/USED SAMPLES
(09) USED ANOTHER MEDICINE AS A SUBSTITUTION
(91) (OTHER/SC17A - SCPMOTOS OTHER SPECIFY
TEXT)
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) [Continuous answer.]

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
SCPMMAIN

MR Screen Name
SC18A

Question type
code 1

Question text/description
Which of these was the main reason [you/(SP)] did not obtain [this medicine/these medicines] during
(CURRENT YEAR)?
[READ REASONS BELOW IF NECESSARY.]
[MEDICINE 1 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 2 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 3 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 4 FROM SC16]
[MEDICINE 5 FROM SC16]

GENERRX

MAILRX

DOSESRX

SKIPRX

DELAYRX

SAMPLERX

COMPARRX

SC20

SC20

SC20

SC20

SC20

SC21

SC21

list

list

list

list

list

list

list

SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
asked for generics instead of brand name drugs?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
purchased prescription drugs through the mail or on the Internet?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
taken smaller doses than prescribed of a medicine to make the medicine last longer?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
skipped doses to make the medicine last longer?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
delayed getting a prescription filled because the medicine cost too much?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
asked for or received free samples from (your/his/her) doctor or health provider?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
compared prices or shopped around for the best price?

Code list
(01) THOUGHT IT WOULD COST TOO MUCH
(02) DIDN'T THINK MEDICINE WOULD HELP
CONDITION
(03) WAS AFRAID OF MEDICINE
REACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
(04) DON'T LIKE TO TAKE MEDICINE
(05) DIDN'T THINK MEDICINE WAS NECESSARY
(06) NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE/NOT ON PLAN
FORMULARY
(07) TROUBLE OBTAINING MEDICINE
(08) OBTAINED/USED SAMPLES
(09) USED ANOTHER MEDICINE AS A SUBSTITUTION
(91) (OTHER/SC17A - SCPMOTOS OTHER SPECIFY
TEXT)
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

Satisfaction with Care (SCQ)
Variable Name
NOFILLRX

SPENTLRX

CHAINRX

MR Screen Name
SC21

SC21

SC22

Question type
list

list

Question text/description
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
decided not to fill a prescription because it cost too much?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…

list

spent less money on food, heat, or other basic needs so that (you/he/she) would have money for
medicine?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
purchased prescription drugs from a large retail chain, like Wal-Mart or Target, because of its discount
plan?
SHOW CARD SC4
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…

STOPRX

SC22

list

CREDRX

SC22

list

NOINSRX

SC23

code 1

BOX SCEND

routing

Code list
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused
(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
(-9) Refused

(01) OFTEN
(02) SOMETIMES
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
talked with (your/his/her) doctor about stopping a medicine to save money or substituting a medicine with (-9) Refused
one that is less expensive?
SHOW CARD SC4
(01) OFTEN
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] done any of the following things.
(02) SOMETIMES
[Have you/has (SP)] often, sometimes, or never…
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
used a credit card so that (you/he/she) could pay for prescription drugs over time?
(-9) Refused
SHOW CARD SC4
(01) OFTEN
Some pharmacies offer discounted prices for some generic prescription drugs that are lower than a typical (02) SOMETIMES
insurance copayment. For example, the discounted price may be $4 to fill a one-month prescription.
(03) NEVER
(-8) Don't Know
Please tell me how often during (CURRENT YEAR) [you have /(SP) has] purchased discounted prescription
(-9) Refused
drugs, without using any drug insurance, in order to reduce (your/his/her) own spending on drugs?

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