Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
89
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86
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84
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83
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82
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80
|
76
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU (1976: NIU or not mentioned) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1 | Not mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X | · |
| 2 | Mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | |
| 9 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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Description
For persons who did not have private health insurance coverage, this variable indicates whether the person did not have private insurance because they were covered through Military healthcare. Persons were handed a card which listed reasons, including "covered by some other health plan", and were asked to pick all that applied. For 1982 forward, military health care (CHAMPUS or VA care) was not a reason listed on the card, but if respondents mentioned having such coverage, they were categorized as covered by some other plan. The NHCS then recoded all persons with Military care to HINORMILIT.
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Comparability
Apart from changes in the universe, this variable is comparable over time. Changes in survey design (e.g., quarters in which the supplement was collected) may affect raw frequencies, but do not affect comparability of the variable. As always, data users should use the prescribed IHIS weights.
For all years, persons were told not to consider plans which pay only for accidents as private insurance. For 1989, other single service plans were also specifically excluded.
Users should not compare this variable with variables for reasons for no insurance for 1997 forward.
[show more]Because persons in the universe for HINORMILIT may have had coverage through other programs, HINORMILIT is not comparable directly with variables for 1997 forward (such as HISTOP15, which indicates the respondent had no insurance because they lost Medicaid coverage because of a new job).
In addition, for 1997 forward, the NCHS began editing the insurance coverage variables to ensure accuracy (See variable description for HINOTCOVE, for example). Often, respondents misclassified the type of insurance they had. This might be shown, for example, by a mismatch between the verbatim name of an insurance plan and the type of insurance coverage the person selected from the categories on the card. The variables for 1997 forward reflect editing that verified the respondent's coverage status. For 1997, only persons without coverage for less than 3 years received the question on reason for no insurance.
Universe
- 1976: Persons not covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or health insurance that paid for any part of hospital, doctor or surgeon's bill (or who only had a health insurance plan that paid for accidents).
- 1980; 1982; 1984: Persons not covered by Medicare or health insurance that paid for any part of hospital, doctor, or surgeon's bill (or who only had a health insurance plan that paid for accidents).
- 1983: Persons in quarters 3 or 4 not covered by Medicare or health insurance that paid for any part of hospital, doctor, or surgeon's bill (or who only had a health insurance plan that paid for accidents).
- 1986: Persons not covered by Medicare or health insurance that paid for any part of hospital, doctor, surgeon or dentist's bill ( or who only had a health insurance plan that paid for accidents).
- 1989: Persons not covered by Medicare or any health insurance plan, including single service plans.
Availability
- 1976, 1980, 1982-1984, 1986, 1989
Survey Text
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| 1980 |
| 1976 |
8a. (Many people do not carry health insurance for various reasons.)
Hand Card M.
[Card M not found in flashcards]
Which of these statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)? Any other reason? Circle all responses given.
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[] 7
[] 8 (Specify) ____
Review 1 and 7 for each person and determine if "Covered" by either Medicare and/ or insurance, or "Not covered."
2[] Not covered under 65 (NP)
3[] Not covered 65 and over (NP)
Ask for each person "Not covered" in P1. If "Not covered 65 and over," include "or Medicare."
8a.[Many people do not carry health insurance for various reasons.] Hand card M.
Which of those statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)?
Any other reason?
CARD M
2. Can't obtain insurance because of poor health, illness or age
3. Too expensive, can't afford health insurance
4. Dissatisfied with previous insurance
5. Don't believe in insurance
6. Have been healthy, not much sickness in the family, haven't needed health insurance
7. Covered by some other health plan
8. Some other reason - Specify
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 ___ Specify
Review 1 and 7 for each person and determine if "Covered" by either Medicare and/ or insurance, or "Not covered."
2[] Not covered under 65 (NP)
3[] Not covered 65 and over (NP)
Ask for each person "Not covered" in P1. If "Not covered 65 and over," include "or Medicare."
8a. [Many people do not carry health insurance for various reasons.] Hand card N.
Which of those statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)?
Any other reason? Circle all reasons given.
CARD N
2. Can't obtain insurance because of poor health, illness, or age.
3. Too expensive, can't afford health insurance.
4. Dissatisfied with previous insurance.
5. Don't believe in insurance.
6. Have been healthy, not much sickness in the family, haven't needed health insurance.
7. Military dependent, (CHAMPUS), veterans' benefits.
8. Some other reasons - Specify
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 ____
Review 1 and 7 for each person and determine if "Covered" by either Medicare and/ or insurance, or "Not covered."
2[] Not covered under 65 (NP)
3[] Not covered 65 and over (NP)
Ask for each person "Not covered" in M1. If "not covered 65 and over," include "or Medicare".
Many people do not carry health insurance for various reasons. Hand card N.
Card N
2. Can't obtain insurance because of poor health, illness or age
3. Too expensive, can't afford health insurance
4. Dissatisfied with previous insurance
5. Don't believe in insurance
6. Have been healthy, not much sickness in the family, haven't needed health insurance
7. Covered by some other health plan
8. Some other reason- Specify
8a. Which of those statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)? Any other reason? Circle all reasons given.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 ________ (specify)
2 [] Not cov. (NP)
Ask for each person "Not covered,"
Many people do not carry health insurance for various reasons. Hand card N
CARD N
2. Unemployed, or reasons related to unemployment.
3. Can't obtain insurance because of poor health, illness, or age.
4. Too expensive, can't afford health insurance.
5. Dissatisfied with previous insurance.
6. Don't believe in insurance.
7. Have been healthy, not much sickness in the family, haven't needed health insurance.
8. Military dependent, (CHAMPUS), veterans' benefits.
9. Some other reasons - Specify
7a. Which of those statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance plan? Any other reason?
Circle all reasons given
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[] 7
[] 8
[] 9 -- Specify ________
2 [] Not covered (NP)
Ask for each person "Not covered."
Many people do not carry health insurance for various reasons (Hand Card N)
1. Care received through Social Security Medicare
2. Care received through Medicaid or Welfare
3. Unemployed, or reasons related to unemployment
4. Can't obtain insurance because of poor health, illness, or age
5. Too expensive, can't afford health insurance
6. Dissatisfied with previous insurance
7. Don't believe in insurance
8. Have been healthy, not much sickness in the family, haven't needed health insurance
9. Military dependent, (CHAMPUS), veteran's benefits
10. Some other reason
6a. Which of those statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance plan? Any other reason?
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[] 4
[] 5
[] 6
[] 7
[] 8
[] 9
[] Other (Specify) ____
Weights
- 1976, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1989 : PERWEIGHT
- 1983 : SAMPWEIGHT