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The SSA's Master Beneficiary Record (MBR) is the main file used for administering Old Age and Survivor's Insurance (OASI) and SSDI payments. The MBR is a system of electronic records that contain certain information about all Social Security beneficiaries who are, or were, entitled to receive Retirement and Survivors Insurance. The file Census Bureau receives is the universe of addresses for the benefit transactions and does not contain benefit transaction information. The researchers should not use this file for transactions as the transaction data is incomplete.

Data Access

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.

Is a Public-Use Version (PUF) Available?

Yes

Summary of Differences

OASDI Public-Use Microdata File consists of a 1 percent random, representative sample of records of OASDI beneficiaries who were entitled to receive a Social Security (OASDI) benefit

Does Geography Differ from Public Version?

Yes

Does Level of Variable Detail Differ from Public Version?

Yes

SSA Master Beneficiary Record (MBR)

Description

Data Access