HIBUYNOCOST
Didn't buy health insurance plan because of cost
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample adults who tried but did not purchase health insurance directly in the past 3 years (HIBUYDIR3Y), HIBUYNOCOST indicates the reason why did not buy health insurance was cost.
Other reasons mentioned are:
- Turned down
- (HIBUYNODENY)
- Pre-existing condition
- (HIBUYNOCOND)
- Got health insurance from other source
- (HIBUYNOSORC)
- Other reason
- (HIBUYNOOTHR)
This variable can be used to monitor the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Universe
- 2011-2013; 2014: Sample adults age 18+ who tried but did not purchase health insurance directly in the past 3 years.
Availability
- 2011-2014
Weights
- 2011-2014 : SAMPWEIGHT
