Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
18
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17
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16
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15
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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09
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08
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07
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06
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05
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04
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03
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02
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01
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00
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99
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98
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0 | NIU | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
1 | Not mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
2 | Mentioned | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | 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 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | X | 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 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
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Description
For all sample persons who indicated that they did not currently have health insurance coverage, but it had been 3 years or less since they last had health care coverage, this variable indicates if the reason they lost coverage was because they moved from another county, state, or country.
Comparability
In 1998 and 1999, this question was asked to persons without health insurance coverage or for whom it is unknown whether they were without health insurance. From 2000 forward, this question was asked to persons without health insurance coverage or whose only health insurance coverage is a single service plan.
Universe
- 1998-1999: Persons without health insurance coverage or for whom it is unknown whether they were without health insurance.
- 2000-2018: Persons without health insurance coverage or whose only health insurance coverage is a single service plan.
Availability
- 1998-2018
Survey Text
2018 | 2012 | 2006 | 2000 |
2017 | 2011 | 2005 | 1999 |
2016 | 2010 | 2004 | 1998 |
2015 | 2009 | 2003 | |
2014 | 2008 | 2002 | |
2013 | 2007 | 2001 |
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Question Text:
* Enter up to 5 reasons, separate with commas.
02 Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
03 Became ineligible because of age/left school
04 Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
05 Cost is too high
06 Insurance company refused coverage
07 Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
08 Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
09 Lost Medicaid (other)
10 Other (specify)
97 Refused
99 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(10) [go to HISTOPOT]
Question Text:
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
Which of these are reasons {you/subject name} stopped being covered or {do/does} not have health insurance?
FR: ENTER UP TO 5 REASONS. ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE.
1. Person in family with health insurance lost job or changed employers
3. Became ineligible because of age/left school
2. Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
4. Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
5. Cost is too high
6. Insurance company refused coverage
7. Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
8. Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
9. Lost Medicaid (other)
10. Other (specify)
(2) Got divorced or separated / death of spouse or parent
(3) Became ineligible because of age/left school
(4) Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
(5) Cost is too high
(6) Insurance company refused coverage
(7) Medicaid / Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
(8) Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
(9) Lost Medicaid (other)
(10) Other (specify) @SPC
(97) Refused
(99) Don't know (other)
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(Go to FHI.320)
Which of these are reasons {you/subject name} stopped being covered or {do/does} not have health insurance?
FR: ENTER UP TO 5 REASONS. ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE.
1. Person in family with health insurance lost job or changed employers
3. Became ineligible because of age/left school
2. Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
4. Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
5. Cost is too high
6. Insurance company refused coverage
7. Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
8. Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
9. Lost Medicaid (other)
10. Other (specify)
(2) Got divorced or separated / death of spouse or parent
(3) Became ineligible because of age/left school
(4) Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
(5) Cost is too high
(6) Insurance company refused coverage
(7) Medicaid / Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
(8) Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
(9) Lost Medicaid (other)
(10) Other (specify) @SPC
(97) Refused
(99) Don't know (other)
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[ ]
(Go to FHI.320)
Which of these are reasons {you/subject name} stopped being covered or {do/does} not have health insurance?
FR: ENTER UP TO 5 REASONS. ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE.
1. Person in family with health insurance lost job or changed employers
3. Became ineligible because of age/left school
2. Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
4. Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
5. Cost is too high
6. Insurance company refused coverage
7. Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
8. Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
9. Lost Medicaid (other)
10. Other (specify)
(2) Got divorced or separated / death of spouse or parent
(3) Became ineligible because of age/left school
(4) Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
(5) Cost is too high
(6) Insurance company refused coverage
(7) Medicaid / Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
(8) Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
(9) Lost Medicaid (other)
(10) Other (specify) @SPC
(97) Refused
(99) Don't know (other)
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[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
(Go to FHI.320)
Which of these are reasons {you/subject name} stopped being covered or {do/does} not have health insurance?
FR: ENTER UP TO 5 REASONS. ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE.
1. Person in family with health insurance lost job or changed employers
3. Became ineligible because of age/left school
2. Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
4. Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
5. Cost is too high
6. Insurance company refused coverage
7. Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
8. Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
9. Lost Medicaid (other)
10. Other (specify)
(2) Got divorced or separated / death of spouse or parent
(3) Became ineligible because of age/left school
(4) Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
(5) Cost is too high
(6) Insurance company refused coverage
(7) Medicaid / Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
(8) Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
(9) Lost Medicaid (other)
(10) Other (specify) @SPC
(97) Refused
(99) Don't know (other)
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[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
(Go to FHI.320)
Which of these are reasons {you/subject name} stopped being covered or {do/does} not have health insurance?
FR: ENTER UP TO 5 REASONS. ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE.
1. Person in family with health insurance lost job or changed employers
3. Became ineligible because of age/left school
2. Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
4. Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
5. Cost is too high
6. Insurance company refused coverage
7. Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
8. Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
9. Lost Medicaid (other)
10. Other (specify)
(2) Got divorced or separated / death of spouse or parent
(3) Became ineligible because of age/left school
(4) Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
(5) Cost is too high
(6) Insurance company refused coverage
(7) Medicaid / Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
(8) Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
(9) Lost Medicaid (other)
(10) Other (specify) @SPC
(97) Refused
(99) Don't know (other)
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[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
(Go to FHI.320)
Which of these are reasons {you/subject name} stopped being covered or {do/does} not have health insurance?
FR: ENTER UP TO 5 REASONS. ENTER (N) FOR NO MORE.
1. Person in family with health insurance lost job or changed employers
3. Became ineligible because of age/left school
2. Got divorced or separated/death of spouse or parent
4. Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
5. Cost is too high
6. Insurance company refused coverage
7. Medicaid/Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
8. Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
9. Lost Medicaid (other)
10. Other (specify)
(2) Got divorced or separated / death of spouse or parent
(3) Became ineligible because of age/left school
(4) Employer does not offer coverage/or not eligible for coverage
(5) Cost is too high
(6) Insurance company refused coverage
(7) Medicaid / Medical plan stopped after pregnancy
(8) Lost Medicaid/Medical plan because of new job or increase in income
(9) Lost Medicaid (other)
(10) Other (specify) @SPC
(97) Refused
(99) Don't know (other)
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(Go to FHI.320)
Weights
- 1998-2018 : PERWEIGHT