Table IV.A.5(2002) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by  industry category** : United States, 2002

 
 
 

Total
(in millions of dollars)

Standard error

   

United States

18,806

305

Agriculture,fishing or forestry

92

22

 

Mining or manufacturing

3,643

235

 

Construction

460

53

 

Utilities or transportation

1,095

133

 

Wholesale trade

1,131

91

 

Financial services or real estate

3,106

246

 

Retail trade

1,624

89

 

Professional services

5,193

150

 

Other services

2,462

131

     
 
 
 
 

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2002 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.