Counting uninsurance and means-tested coverage in the American community survey: a comparison to the current population survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare health insurance coverage estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) to the Current Population Survey (CPS-ASEC).

Data sources/study setting

The 2008 ACS and CPS-ASEC, 2009.

Study design

We compare age-specific national rates for all coverage types and state-level rates of uninsurance and means-tested coverage. We assess differences using t-tests and p-values, which are reported at <.05, <.01, and <.001. An F-test determines whether differences significantly varied by state.

Principal findings

Despite substantial design differences, we find only modest differences in coverage estimates between the surveys. National direct purchase and state-level means-tested coverage levels for children show the largest differences.

Conclusions<

SUBMITTER: Boudreaux M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3034271 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature