What is MEPS database?
The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) is a set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. MEPS is the most complete source of data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage.
How is MEPS data collected?
The MEPS-HC collects data from a nationally representative sample of households through an overlapping panel design. A new panel of sample households is selected each year, and data for each panel are collected for two calendar years.
Is MEPS survey legit?
MEPS is the only national data source measuring how Americans use and pay for medical care, health insurance, and out-of-pocket spending.
Is MEPS data free?
Thus, MEPS combines self-report and provider-reported data for the same patients. The Household Component is publicly available at no cost, but the Insurance Component is not publicly released and requires approval and possible fees.
Can MEPS pull medical records?
Lying at MEPS about medical or mental health history is a really bad idea with serious consequences, as stated on the Army enlistment contract you sign. Because the military does not routinely pull medical records, recruits who pass their physical and reveal no prior history may get in.
How do I pass MEPS?
Do:
- Check with your parents/guardians about any medical conditions in your past.
- Check with your recruiter about all of your medical history.
- Bring all medical documentation with you to MEPS.
- Get a good night’s sleep.
- Prepare well for the ASVAB.
- Bring a book to read during MEPS.
What are the disqualifications for the Army?
There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.
What will disqualify you from MEPS?
What can disqualify you from MEPS? As mentioned previously, there are dozens of conditions that can disqualify you at MEPS. They include dental issues, eye / ear issues, hearing problems, and heart problems.
What is MEPs-HC data?
MEPS-IC gathers data on the health plans provided by public and private employers, including premiums, employee contributions, and total costs to the organization. MEPS-HC data are available on the MEPS Web site in data tables, downloadable data files, annually projected expenditures through 2016, and interactive data tools.
What is MEPs?
The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) is a set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. MEPS is the most complete source of data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage. Learn more about MEPS. New to MEPS? Click here for full topic list
How do I access MEPS data?
MEPS collects data on the specific health services that Americans use, how frequently they use them, the cost of these services, and how they are paid for, as well as data on the cost, scope, and breadth of health insurance held by and available to U.S. workers. Go to http://meps.ahrq.gov
What is the MEPs-MPC survey?
The MEPS Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC) survey collects information from providers of medical care that supplements the information collected from persons in the MEPS-HC sample in order to provide the most accurate cost data possible.