Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
96
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95
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94
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93
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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
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76
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0 | NIU (1976: NIU or not mentioned) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
1 | Not mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | · |
2 | Mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | X | X | X | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
9 | Unknown-don't know | X | X | X | X | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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Description
For persons who did not have health insurance coverage through Medicare or private insurance coverage, HINORUNEMP reports if the person did not have insurance due to unemployment-related reasons. Respondents were handed a card which listed reasons or could specify "other" and were asked to pick all that applied. Coverage refers to at the time of the survey, except for 1993 to 1996, when it is in the previous month.
Note that for 1976 to 1989 persons may have had coverage through other public programs, such as Medicare (1976), Medicaid (1976 and 1980), or military health care (1976-1989). Coverage through these programs was asked about after the question on reasons for no insurance. For example, for 1980 and 1976, respondents could select "coverage through Medicaid" as a reason for no insurance. Respondents who indicated no insurance due to unemployment were also covered through Medicaid. In addition, for 1976 to 1996, persons who received Aid to Families with Dependent Children or Supplemental Security Income are considered covered because they would automatically have been enrolled in Medicaid.
For 1993 to 1996, individuals were asked about coverage through these public programs before being asked for a reason for "not having coverage". However, for 1993 to 1996, individuals may indicate coverage through "some other plan". In other words, the individual was not necessarily uninsured.
Comparability
Changes in the universe and the choice of responses available to respondents reduce comparability over time. For the years 1976 to 1989, the universe includes those who may have been covered through other forms of public assistance, such as Medicaid or military health care. For 1993 to 1996, those with single service insurance plans are not included in the universe (they were not asked reasons for no insurance). In addition, users should not compare this variable with variables for reasons for no insurance for 1997 forward, such as HISTOP1 and should instead use the variable HINOUNEMPR, which has been recoded to improve comparability over time.
[show more]For 1976 to 1989, persons with coverage through public programs were asked about this coverage after the question for HINORUNMEP. Because of coverage through other programs and changes in the universe, HINORUNEMP is not comparable directly with variables for 1997 forward,.
For 1997 forward, the NCHS also 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 respondents without coverage for less than 3 years answered the question on reason for no insurance.
Universe
- 1976: Persons not covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or health insurance that paid for any part of ahospital, 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 plance 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 plans, including single service plans.
- 1993: Persons in quarters 3 or 4 not covered by Medicaid, Medicare, other public assistance, Indian Health insurance, CHAMPUS/CHAMP-VA, other military health care, or any private health insurance plan.
- 1994-1996: Persons not covered by Medicaid, Medicare, other public assistance, Indian Health insurance, CHAMPUS/CHAMP-VA, other military health care, or any private health insurance plan.
Availability
- 1976, 1980, 1982-1984, 1986, 1989, 1993-1996
Survey Text
1996 | 1993 | 1984 | 1980 |
1995 | 1989 | 1983 | 1976 |
1994 | 1986 | 1982 |
12a. Many people do not have health insurance for various reasons. Which of these statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)?
Anything else?
Mark (x) all that apply.
02[] Wasn't offered by employer
03[] Not eligible because part time worker
04[] Family coverage not offered by employer
05[] Benefits from former employer ran out
06[] Can't obtain because of poor health, illness, or age
07[] Too expensive/Can't afford
08[] Dissatisfied with previous insurance
09[] Don't believe in insurance
10[] Have usually been healthy, haven't needed insurance
11[] Covered by some other plan
12[] Too old for coverage under family plans
13[] Free/inexpensive source of care readily available
98[] Other reason- Specify
_________
99[] DK (12d)
12a. Many people do not have health insurance for various reasons. Which of these statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)?
Anything else?
Mark (x) all that apply.
02[] Wasn't offered by employer
03[] Not eligible because part time worker
04[] Family coverage not offered by employer
05[] Benefits from former employer ran out
06[] Can't obtain because of poor health, illness, or age
07[] Too expensive/Can't afford
08[] Dissatisfied with previous insurance
09[] Don't believe in insurance
10[] Have usually been healthy, haven't needed insurance
11[] Covered by some other plan
12[] Too old for coverage under family plans
13[] Free/inexpensive source of care readily available
98[] Other reason- Specify
_________
99[] DK (12d)
12a. Many people do not have health insurance for various reasons. Which of these statements describes why -- is not covered by any health insurance (or Medicare)?
Anything else?
Mark (X) all that apply.
[] 02 Wasn't offered by employer
[] 03 Not eligible because part time worker
[] 04 Family coverage not offered by employer
[] 05 Benefits from former employer ran out
[] 06 Can't obtain because of poor health, illness, or age
[] 07 Too expensive/Can't afford
[] 08 Dissatisfied with previous insurance
[] 09 Don't believe in insurance
[] 10 Have usually been healthy, haven't needed insurance
[] 11 Covered by some other plan
[] 12 Too old for coverage under family plans
[] 13 Free/inexpensive source of care readily available
[] 98 Other reason (Specify)____
[] 99 DK (12d)
Anything else?
Mark (X) all that apply.
02 [] Wasn't offered by employer
03 [] Not eligible because part time worker
04 [] Family coverage not offered by employer
05 [] Benefits from former employer ran out
06 [] Can't obtain because of poor health, illness, or age
07 [] Too expensive/Can't afford
08 [] Dissatisfied with previous insurance
09 [] Don't believe in insurance
10 [] Have usually been healthy, haven't needed insurance
11 [] Covered by some other plan
12 [] Too old for coverage under family plans
13 [] Free/inexpensive source of care readily available
98 [] Other reason- Specify ____
99 [] DK (12c)
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.
[] 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 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
[] 2
[] 3
[] 4
[] 5
[] 6
[] 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?
[] 2
[] 3
[] 4
[] 5
[] 6
[] 7
[] 8
[] 9
[] Other (Specify) ____
Weights
- 1976, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1994-1996 : PERWEIGHT
- 1983, 1993 : SAMPWEIGHT