Description

For persons with at least one private surgical insurance plan, PHISOBOTH reports whether the plan was obtained through some other group, rather than through an employer, union, or not through any group.

For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

The definition, order, and wording of private health insurance changed over time to reflect changes in the availability of different types of coverage and issues of interest. Users are strongly encouraged to review the user notes Insurance Data Collection and Private Insurance Definitions.

Comparability

PHISOBOTH has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1976

Weights

• 1976 : PERWEIGHT