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Counting the Uninsured by
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Children
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Tables by Data Source: MEPS

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Tables (MEPS): The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), employs an overlapping panel design and collects data on two calendar years for each respondent. Health insurance coverage status is obtained at the initial interview and then updated at each subsequent interview to produce monthly data on coverage status. Respondents are considered uninsured if they respond “no” to all of the coverage options; they are not asked directly if they are uninsured. The data can be used to estimate the number lacking coverage at a particular point in time, for part of the year, and throughout the entire year. The MEPS includes detailed information on health care use and expenditures.

More information on MEPS
       
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNINSURED
   
  Table 1: Non Elderly Population
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 2: Adult Population (Age 19 – 64)
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 3: Adult Workers (Age 19 – 64, Not self employed)
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 4: Children (Under Age 19)
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
ADDITIONAL TWO-WAY CHARACTERISTICS TABLES
   
The Uninsured: Race/Ethnicity and Income (Poverty Level)
   
  Table 6a: Non Elderly Population
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
 
  Table 6b: Adults
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
 
  Table 6c: Children
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
 
The Uninsured: Race/Ethnicity and Education Level
   
  Table 7: Non Elderly Population
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
The Uninsured: Race/Ethnicity and Family Composition
   
  Table 8a: Non Elderly Population
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 8b: Adults
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
 
  Table 8c: Children
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
The Uninsured: Family Work Status and Income (Poverty Level)
   
  Table 10a: Non Elderly Population
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 10b: Adults
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
 
  Table 10c: Children
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
MEDICAL UTILIZATION AND EXPENDITURE TABLES
   
  Table 13: Non Elderly Population
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 14: Adults
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 15: Adult Workers
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
  Table 16: Children
  MEPS 2004 All Year MEPS 2004 Point in Time MEPS 2004 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2003 All Year MEPS 2003 Point in Time MEPS 2003 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2002 All Year MEPS 2002 Point in Time MEPS 2002 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2001 All Year MEPS 2001 Point in Time MEPS 2001 Ever in Year
  MEPS 2000 All Year MEPS 2000 Point in Time MEPS 2000 Ever in Year
   
 

 
 

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