Table IV.A.5(2005) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category** : United States, 2005

Table IV.A.5(2005) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category** : United States, 2005

	Total (in millions of dollars)	Standard error

United States	29,731	642
Agriculture, fishing or forestry	127	30
Mining or manufacturing	5,130	152
Construction	1,111	174
Utilities or transportation	1,785	159
Wholesale trade	1,592	109
Financial services or real estate	4,874	253
Retail trade	2,819	142
Professional services	8,198	250
Other services	4,096	260

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2005 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.