OPT-CD

Option Code. This data element is used by SSA to indicate the beneficiary’s Medicare entitlement status. The field can be found on the INQB screen.

C

No longer entitled due to disability cessation

D

Coverage was denied

E

Free Part A Entitlement

F

Terminated due to invalid enrollment or enrollment voided

G

Entitlement due to good cause

H

Not eligible for free Part A or did not enroll for premium Part A

R

Refused benefits

S

Terminated, no longer entitled under ESRD provision

T

Terminated for non-payment of premiums

W

Voluntary withdrawal from premium coverage

X

Free Part A terminated or refused Hospital Insurance (HI)

Y

Currently entitled, premium is payable