SSA Master Beneficiary Record (MBR) ACS Extract

Description

The SSA's Master Beneficiary Record (MBR) contains the data to administer the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Program, and includes entitlement and payment data. The SIPP MBR extract file contains Protected Identification Keys (PIK) that link these records to the respondents in the American Community Survey (ACS) microdata files.

Data Access

Where to apply

https://www.census.gov/about/adrm/fsrdc.html

Fees

Possible seat fee dependent on consortium membership. URL for more information: https://www.census.gov/about/adrm/fsrdc/about/fsrdc-network-fees.html

Access modality

FSRDC

Usage restrictions

Census Bureau restricted-use data must be used for statistical purposes and cannot be used for purposes of enforcing laws or regulations or for profit.

Public Use File available

Geography differs from restricted-use file (RUF)

Variable detail differs from Restricted Use File (RUF)