SSA Gold Standard Master Beneficiary Record (GLDMBR) CPS

Description

Administrative data from SSA Master Beneficiary Records are matched to Current Population Survey (CPS) respondents, including all SSA program data collected prior to and following the CPS data collection. The Gold Standard file was developed to link and standardize all survey and administrative data.

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. Use of this file requires SSA approval is the project is not covered under the current agreement.

Public Use File available

Geography differs from restricted-use file (RUF)

Variable detail differs from Restricted Use File (RUF)