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2007
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Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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2006
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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2005
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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2004
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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2003
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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2002
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Check item FHICCI5 :Loop through the family member roster:
If any person with -
-Private health insurance plan from employer or workplace (in FHI.070 marked 1),
-Private health insurance plan purchased directly (in FHI.070 marked 2),
-Private health insurance plan through a State or local government program or community program (in FHI.070 marked 3)
-Medi-gap (in FHI.070 marked 5),
Then go to Check item FHICCI6; else go to Check item FHICCI7.

Check item FHICCI6 :The next questions are about private health insurance plans obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program.

FHI.160

It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan.
What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan?

FR: REMIND RESPONDENT IF NECESSARY:

Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.

FR: READ: DO YOU HAVE YOUR HEALTH PLAN CARD OR SOMETHING WITH THE PLAN NAME ON IT?
HIPNAM_N Name: _____________________________

FHI.160.1

FR: DO NOT READ TO RESPONDENT: WAS THE HEALTH PLAN NAME OBTAINED FROM A HEALTH PLAN CARD OR SOMETHING WITH THE HEALTH PLAN NAME ON IT?
PCARD1
(1) Yes
(2) No

FHI.170

Which family members are covered by that plan?

FR: MARK "X" ALL THAT APPLY.
HIPNAM_B
[Enter person #s]

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2001
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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2000
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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1999
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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1998
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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1997
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Question ID:FHI.158_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: FHICCI6
Question Text:
The next questions are about private health insurance plans [fill1: /including Medi-Gap]. These plans can be obtained through work, purchased directly, or through a state or local government program or community program. [fill2: We have the following persons listed as being covered by such plans:
* Read names. (display roster of eligible persons)]
* Enter 1 to continue
1 Continue
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1
Question ID:FHI.160_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1
Question Text:
It is important that we record the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the first plan? Do NOT include plans that only provide extra cash while in the hospital or plans that pay for only one type of service, such as nursing home care, accidents, or dental care.
* Read if necessary: Do you have your health plan card or something with the plan name on it?
Verbatim Verbatim response
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with at least one person covered by private health insurance
Skip Instructions:
(verbatim) [go to PCARD1]
(R,D) [prefill PCARD1 with a "2" and go to HIPNAM1B]
Question ID:FHI.160_01.000

Instrument Variable Name: PCARD1
Question Text:
* Do not read. Was the health plan name obtained from a health plan card or something with the health plan name on it?
1 Yes
2 No
Universe Text All private health insurance plans where the plan name was entered at HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
go to HIPNAM1B
Question ID:FHI.170_00.000

Instrument Variable Name: HIPNAM1B
Question Text:

* Ask or verify. Enter all that apply, separate with commas. Which family members are covered by this plan?
* Indicate each family member covered by this plan.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text All families with a private health insurance plan and the plan name, refused, or don't know was entered at
HIPNAM1
Skip Instructions:
(R,D) [if HIPNAM1= R or D, go to STNAME]
go to MORPLAN

NOTE: In the instrument, interviewers enter the line numbers associated with the persons reported by the respondent. As shown above, each eligible person receives an edited response code in subsequent data processing.

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1996
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7a. (Not counting the government health programs we just mentioned), In (month) was anyone in the family covered by a private health insurance plan?
Read if necessary: Besides government programs, people also get health insurance through their job or union, through other private groups, or directly from an insurance company. A variety of types of plans are available, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

1[] Yes (7b)
2[] No (Part C, question 8 on page 26)
9[] DK (Part C, question 8 on page 26)

b. It's important that we have the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the plan? If "DK", probe: Do you have something with the plan name on it?
Ask 7c after recording each plan. Record up to 4 plan names in Part C, Table H.I

________

c. In (month), was anyone in the family covered by any OTHER private health insurance plan?

1[] Yes (Reask 7b and c)
2[] No (Part C on page 18)

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1995
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7a. (Not counting the government health programs we just mentioned), In (month) was anyone in the family covered by a private health insurance plan?
Read if necessary: Besides government programs, people also get health insurance through their job or union, through other private groups, or directly from an insurance company. A variety of types of plans are available, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

1[] Yes (7b)
2[] No (Part C, question 8 on page 26)
9[] DK (Part C, question 8 on page 26)

b. It's important that we have the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the plan? If "DK", probe: Do you have something with the plan name on it?
Ask 7c after recording each plan. Record up to 4 plan names in Part C, Table H.I

_______

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1994
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8a. (Not counting the government health programs we just mentioned), In (month) was anyone in the family covered by a private health insurance plan?
Read if necessary: Besides government programs, people also get health insurance through their job or union, through other private groups, or directly from an insurance company. A variety of types of plans are available, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

[] 1 Yes (8b)
[] 2 No (Part C, question 8 on page 30)
[] 9 DK (Part C, question 8 on page 30)

b. It's important that we have the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the plan? If "DK", probe: Do you have something with the plan name on it?

Ask 8c after recording each plan. Record up to 4 plan names in Part C, Table H.I.
c. In (month), was anyone in the family covered by any OTHER private health insurance plan?

[] 1 Yes (Reask 8b and c)
[] 2 No (Part C)
Plan name ____
Now, I am going to ask some questions about the plan(s) you just told me about, (Starting with (plan name).)

1a. Who was covered under this plan?
Mark (X) "Private insurance" box in person's column.

[] 1 Private insurance (Mark "Cov" box on HIS-1)

b. Anyone else?

[] Yes (Reask 1a and b)
[] No

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1993
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8a. (Not counting the government health programs we just mentioned), In (month) was anyone in the family covered by a private health insurance plan?
Read if necessary: Besides government programs, people also get health insurance through their job or union, through other private groups, or directly from an insurance company. A variety of types of plans are available, including health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

1 [] Yes (8b)
2 [] No (8 on page 34)
9 [] DK (8 on page 34)

b. It's important that we have the complete and accurate name of each health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the plan? If "DK", probe: Do you have something with the plan name on it?
Record up to 4 plan names in Sec. FB, Table H.I. Then ask 8c.

c. In (month), was anyone in the family covered by any OTHER private health insurance plan?

1 [] Yes (Reask 8b and c)
2 [] No (Section FB)

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1992
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5a. (Not counting Medicare) In (month) was anyone in the family covered by a health insurance plan that pays any part of hospital or doctor bills? Do NOT include plans that pay for ONLY ONE type of service, such as nursing home care or accidents.

1[] Yes (5b)
2[] No (8)
7[] Ref. (8)
9[] DK (8)

b. It's important that we have the complete and accurate name of your health insurance plan. What is the COMPLETE name of the plan?
Record in Table H.I. If "DK", probe: Do you have something with the plan name on it?

c. Is anyone in the family now covered by any other health insurance plan? Again, do not include plans that pay for only one service.

[] Yes (Reask 5b and c)
[] No (HI)
[] DK (HI)