HIPROBPAYR
Problems paying or unable to pay medical bills, past 12 months
Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
24
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23
|
22
|
21
|
20
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19
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18
|
17
|
16
|
15
|
14
|
13
|
12
|
11
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X | X | X | X | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | X |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For sample adults and sample children (and, prior to 2019, all persons), HIPROBPAYR reports if the family had problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills in the past 12 months. This included bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
Comparability
The NHIS questionnaire was substantially redesigned in 2019 to introduce a different data collection structure and new content. For more information on changes in terminology, universes, and data collection methods beginning in 2019, please see the user note.
Universe
- 2011-2018: All persons.
- 2019-2024: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children ages 0-17.
Availability
- 2011-2024
Survey Text
| 2024 | 2020 | 2016 | 2012 |
| 2023 | 2019 | 2015 | 2011 |
| 2022 | 2018 | 2014 | |
| 2021 | 2017 | 2013 |
2024
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Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months, did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
Fills:In the past 12 months, did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
youanyone
Description: you/anyone in the family
Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
Response:Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+ living in same family as the Sample Child when the Sample Child PAY section has not been completed or Sample Adults living in same family as Sample Child when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Child respondent answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_C and PAYNOBLLNW_C or Sample adults living in different families than the Sample Child
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_A]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
2023
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Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months, did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any
medical bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
Response:In the past 12 months, did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any
medical bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Children 0-17 living in same family as the Sample Adult when the PAY section of the Sample Adult has not been completed or Sample Children living in same family as Sample Adult when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Adult answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_A and PAYNOBLLNW_A or Sample children living in different families than the Sample Adult.
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_C]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_A
2 [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_A
2022
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Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months, did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical
bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
Fills:In the past 12 months, did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical
bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
^youanyone
Description: you/anyone in the family
Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
Response:Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+ living in same family as the Sample Child when the Sample Child PAY section has not been completed or Sample Adults living in same family as Sample Child when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Child respondent answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_C and PAYNOBLLNW_C or Sample adults living in different families than the Sample Child
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_A]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
2021
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Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
Fills:In the past 12 months did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
^youanyone
Description: you/anyone in the family
Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
Response:Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+ living in same family as the Sample Child when the Sample Child PAY section has not been completed or Sample Adults living in same family as Sample Child when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Child respondent answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_C and PAYNOBLLNW_C or Sample adults living in different families than the Sample Child
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_A]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
Response:In the past 12 months did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Children 0-17 living in same family as the Sample Adult when the PAY section of the Sample Adult has not been completed or Sample Children living in same family as Sample Adult when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Adult answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_A and PAYNOBLLNW_A or Sample children living in different families than the Sample Adult.
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_C]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_A
2 [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_A
2020
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Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical
bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
Fills:In the past 12 months did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical
bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
^youanyone
Description: you/anyone in the family
Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
Response:Instruction:
If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Adults 18+ living in same family as the Sample Child when the Sample Child PAY section has not been completed or Sample Adults living in same family as Sample Child when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Child respondent answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_C and PAYNOBLLNW_C or Sample adults living in different families than the Sample Child
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_A]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
2 [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_C
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any
medical bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
Response:In the past 12 months did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any
medical bills?
* Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication,
equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 - Yes
2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Universe:2 - No
7 - Refused
9 - Don't Know
Sample Children 0-17 living in same family as the Sample Adult when the PAY section of the Sample Adult has not been completed or Sample Children living in same family as Sample Adult when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Adult answered don't or refused to PAYBILL12M_A and PAYNOBLLNW_A or Sample children living in different families than the Sample Adult.
Skip Instructions:1,RF,DK [goto PAYNOBLLNW_C]
2 [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_A
2 [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate To: PAYBLL12M_A
2019
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Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question Text:
Variable: PAYBLL12M_A
Interview Module: Adult
Content Type: Annual Core
Question Text:
?[F1]
In the past 12 months did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
In the past 12 months did ^youanyone have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
Fills:
^youanyone
Description: you/anyone in the family
Instruction: If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
Response:Instruction: If GEN.PCNT_A=1 fill "you"; else fill "anyone in the family"
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Universe:2 No
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Sample Adults 18+ living in same family as the Sample Child when the Sample Child PAY section has not been completed
or Sample Adults living in same family as Sample Child when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Child respondent answered do not or refused to PAYBILL12M_C and PAYNOBLLNW_C
or Sample adults living in different families than the Sample Child
Skip Instructions:or Sample Adults living in same family as Sample Child when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Child respondent answered do not or refused to PAYBILL12M_C and PAYNOBLLNW_C
or Sample adults living in different families than the Sample Child
1,RF,DK = [goto PAYNOBLLNW_A]
2 = [goto PAYWORRY_A]
Replicate To:2 = [goto PAYWORRY_A]
PAYBLL12M_C
Question ID: PAY.0020.00.1
Variable: PAYBLL12M_C
Interview Module: Child
Content Type: Annual Core
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did anyone in your family have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills?
Read if necessary: Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
Response:
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Universe:2 No
7 Refused
9 Do not Know
Sample Children 0-17 living in same family as the Sample Adult when the PAY section of the Sample Adult has not been completed
or Sample Children living in same family as Sample Adult when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Adult answered do not or refused to PAYBILL12M_A and PAYNOBLLNW_A or Sample children living in different families than the Sample Adult.
Skip Instructions:or Sample Children living in same family as Sample Adult when the Sample Child respondent is not the Sample Adult and the Sample Adult answered do not or refused to PAYBILL12M_A and PAYNOBLLNW_A or Sample children living in different families than the Sample Adult.
1,RF,DK= [goto PAYNOBLLNW_C]
2= [goto PAYWORRY_C]
Replicate:2= [goto PAYWORRY_C]
PAYBLL12M_A
2018
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2017
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2016
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2015
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2014
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2013
Survey form
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2012
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
2011
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Question ID:FHI.325_00.010
Instrument Variable Name: MEDBILL
Question Text:
Question Text:
In the past 12 months did [fill1: you/anyone in the family] have problems paying or were unable to pay any medical bills? Include bills for doctors, dentists, hospitals, therapists, medication, equipment, nursing home or home care.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families
Skip Instructions:
Skip Instructions:
(1,2,7,9) [go to MEDBPAY]
Weights
- 2011-2018 : PERWEIGHT
- 2019-2024 : SAMPWEIGHT