Table IV.A.1(2004) National totals for enrollees and cost of hospitalization and physician
service health plans for the private sector;
United States, 2004.
Total
(in thousands of persons)
Standard error
Total enrollees 69,743 410
Active enrollees 60,928 432
Enrollees through COBRA 2,678 335
Retired enrollees 6,137 473
Enrollees with single coverage 32,841 331
Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard error
Total costs 453,179 3,612
Employer contribution single coverage 93,387 1,063
Employee contribution single coverage 27,926 581
Employer contribution family coverage 235,154 2,732
Employee contribution family coverage 96,712 3,341
 
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2004
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.