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| Variable Name | mbr_widowsp |
| Top Access Level | released |
| Label | MBR: receive widowsp benefit |
| Codebook | SIPP Synthetic Beta v5.1 |
| Concept | |
| Type | numeric |
Files
ssb_v5_1_synthetic1_1.sas7bdat
http://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/methodology/sipp-synthetic-beta-data-product.html
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SAS
)
ssb_v5_1_synthetic1_1.dta
http://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/methodology/sipp-synthetic-beta-data-product.html
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Stata
)
Full Description
This variable indicates receipt of widowed spouse Social Security benefits at some
point in the time period covered by the MBR (1962-2007). This variable is only in
scope if flag_in_mbr=1.
Value Ranges
Value Range
Range: [ 0 , 1 ]
Groups
MBR/PHUS Variables
Widowed Spouse Benefit
Values (3 total)
| 0 | Does not receive monthly widowsp benefit |
| 1 | Receives monthly widowsp benefit |
| Sysmiss |
