An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code
Label
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
0
NIU
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
Very difficult
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
2
Somewhat difficult
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
Not at all difficult
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
Unknown-refused
X
·
·
X
·
X
X
8
Unknown-not ascertained
X
X
X
·
·
X
·
9
Unknown-don't know
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Description
For sample adults who purchased health insurance directly in the past 3 years (HIBUYDIR3Y), HIBUYHAFF3Y indicates how difficult to find a health insurance the respondent could afford.
This variable can be used to monitor the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Comparability
There are no comparability issues.
Universe
2011-2013; 2014 2015 2016 2017: Sample adults age 18+ who purchased health insurance directly in the past 3 years.
