Table IV.A.1(2006) National totals for enrollees and cost of hospitalization and physician service health plans for the private sector; United States, 2006

Total
(in thousands of persons)

Standard error

Total enrollees

69,684

1,114

Active enrollees

60,645

710

Enrollees through COBRA

2,916

449

Retired enrollees

6,123

191

Enrollees with single coverage

34,219

767

Total
(in millions of dollars)

Standard error

Total costs

501,462

6,861

Employer contribution single coverage

105,048

1,315

Employee contribution single coverage

34,674

1,485

Employer contribution family coverage

253,716

2,713

Employee contribution family coverage
108,023
2,296
 

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends.
2006 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.