A value is different if it is either < or = 0 OR > 0. For the last 3 months of the CE period:
- Count the member as receiving an LIS payment if 2 of the last 3 months are >0, even if the values are different.
      October    LIS = 35
      November  LIS = 40
      December  LIS = -35
- Count the member as NOT receiving an LIS payment if 2 of the last 3 months are < or = 0, even if the values are different.
     October    LIS = 0
     November  LIS = -35
     December  LIS = 35
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HEDIS 2019