Table IV.B.5(2008) National total cost of optional coverage for the State and local government sector: United States, 2008

Total
(in millions of dollars)

Standard error

United States

4,783

96

 

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends.
2008 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.