Description

For all sample children and sample adults with private insurance coverage (HIPRIVATEE) and at least two health insurance plans, this variable indicates whether the respondent's second plan has a prescription drug benefit.

Comparability

While the basic meaning of this variable is completely comparable over time, major questionnaire changes introduced in 2019 may affect comparability with earlier years. 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

Availability

• 2004-2023

Weights

• 2004-2018 : PERWEIGHT
• 2019-2023 : SAMPWEIGHT