Table IV.A.5(2009) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category**: United States, 2009

Table IV.A.5(2009) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category: United States, 2009**

	Total (in millions of dollars)	Standard error
United States	43,615	820
Agriculture, fishing or forestry	162	46
Mining or manufacturing	6,402	315
Construction	1,849	181
Utilities or transportation	2,836	203
Wholesale trade	2,659	182
Financial services or real estate	6,766	354
Retail trade	3,453	131
Professional services	13,307	299
Other services	6,181	430


Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends. 2009 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component. Notes: Definitions and descriptions of the methods used for this survey can be found in the Technical Appendix. Totals may not sum exactly because of rounding. ** Definitions of industry groupings changed in 2000. These data are not comparable to MEPS-IC estimates made prior to 2000. See Technical Appendix for details.