Table IV.A.5 (2011) National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category** : United States, 2011.
 
 
Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard error
United States
42,051
815
Agriculture, fishing or forestry
101
23
Mining or manufacturing
6,030
324
Construction
1,410
105
Utilities or transportation
2,759
374
Wholesale trade
2,889
168
Financial services or real estate
6,307
272
Retail trade
4,265
222
Professional services
13,244
364
Other services
5,046
178

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Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2011 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.