Table IV.A.1(2003) National totals for enrollees and cost of hospitalization and physician service health plans for the private sector; United States, 2003
 

Total
(in thousands of persons)

Standard error

Total enrollees

69,254 1,456

 

Active enrollees 60,736 1,088

    

Enrollees through COBRA   2,911 115

    

Retired enrollees    5,608 602

    

Enrollees with single coverage  32,871 747
     
   
 

Total
(in millions of dollars)

Standard error

Total costs

422,693 8,542

     

Employer contribution single coverage 89,175 2,369

    

Employee contribution single coverage 26,824 736

    

Employer contribution family coverage 219,301 4,743

    

Employee contribution family coverage 87,393 1,775
 

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2003 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.