Table IV.A.5  National total cost of optional coverage for the private sector by industry category**: United States, 2017

  Total
(in millions of dollars)
Standard error
United States 46,337 755
Ag/forestry/fishing 230 60
Mining and Manufacturing 6,823 324
Construction 1,711 127
Utilities and transportation 2,191 159
Wholesale 3,007 182
Finance services and real estate 7,685 495
Retail 3,902 188
Professional services 14,174 446
Other services 6,615 301

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Center for Financing, Access and Cost Trends. 2017 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.