Table IV.A.1(2009) National totals for enrollees and cost of hospitalization and  physician service health plans for the private sector; United States, 2009
 
 
Total
(in thousands of persons)
Standard Error
Total enrollees
68,876 1,245
  Active enrollees
59,244 706
  Enrollees through COBRA
3,004 207
  Retired enrollees
6,628 870
  Enrollees with single coverage
34,900 727
 
   
 
   
 
Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard Error
Total costs
553,479 11,686
  Employer contribution single coverage
118,883 2,282
  Employee contribution single coverage
44,325 2,322
  Employer contribution family coverage
266,124 5,069
  Employee contribution family coverage
124,146 4,444
 

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends. 2009 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.