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What are the advantages of each category of files?

April 26, 2017advantages category files

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What are the advantages of each category of files?

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RIFs: • all variables are present can do zip code level analysis BEFs: • easier to obtain than RIFs easier to find prices PUFs: • least expensive some can be downloaded for free from CMS s website • some contain information that cannot be derived from a BEF or PUF

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RIF: • RIFs allow for beneficiary-specific analyses, including geographic analysis down to the zip code level. LDS: • LDS files are easier to obtain than RIFs. LDS file prices can be found directly on the CMS web site.