Table IV.A.5(2001) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category** : United States, 2001
 
 

Total
(in millions of dollars)


Standard error
     

United States

17,184

413

Agriculture, fishing or forestry

    134

  47

Mining or manufacturing

3,333

155

Construction

   541

 35

Utilities or transportation

1,162

221

Wholesale trade

1,065

104

Financial services or real estate

2,721

303

Retail trade

1,535

 83

Professional services

4,616

292

Other services

2,077

146
     
 
 
 
 

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Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and
             Cost Trends. 2001 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 2001. These data are not comparable to
    MEPS-IC estimates made prior to 2001. See Technical Appendix for details.