Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
76
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | 1 | X |
| 2 | 2 | X |
| 3 | 3 | X |
| 4 | 4 | X |
| 5 | 5 | X |
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Description
For all persons, PHIHNO is a recoded variable that reports the number of private health plans the person had. Private insurance plans were defined as health plans that pay for all or part of hospital, doctor or surgeon's bills, except for plans that pay only accidents.
For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
The definition, order, and wording of private health insurance changed over time to reflect changes in the availability of different types of coverage and issues of interest. Users are strongly encouraged to review the user notes Insurance Data Collection and Private Insurance Definitions.
Universe
- 1976: Persons coverd by private hospital insurance.
Availability
- 1976
Survey Text
| 1976 |
3a. (Not counting Medicare) Is anyone in the family covered by hospital insurance, that is, a health insurance plan which pays any part of a hospital bill?
[] N (3d)
b. What is the name of the plan? (Record in Table H.I.)
c. Is anyone in the family covered by any other hospital insurance plan?
[] N
[Plans 1-3]
4a. Was this (name) plan obtained through an employer or union?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
b. Was it obtained through some other group?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
c. Does this plan pay any part of hospital expenses?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
d. Does this plan pay any part of doctor's or surgeon's bills for operations?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
Weights
- 1976 : PERWEIGHT