Description

HOSPNOMM reports if the person had any insurance plan that pays for hospital bills, not counting (other than) Medicare or Medicaid coverage. Respondents were instructed to exclude plans that pay only for accidents.

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Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1976

Weights

• 1976 : PERWEIGHT