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Figure 9a. Distribution of Families by Change in Household Health Spending Under Potential Reform in 1998a
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Families Whose
Spending Would
Decrease By: |
All
Households |
Percent in
Group With Improved
Coverage |
| $1,000 or More |
23.2% |
72.3% |
| $500-$1,000 |
10.4% |
62.3% |
| $250-$500 |
7.8% |
58.2% |
| $100-$250 |
6.2% |
54.0% |
| $20-$100 |
4.7% |
45.8% |
Families Whose
Spending Would
Increase By: |
All
Households |
Percent in
Group With Improved
Coverage |
| $1,000 or More |
14.6% |
79.7% |
| $500-$1,000 |
11.5% |
86.2% |
| $250-$500 |
8.2% |
77.1% |
| $100-$250 |
6.5% |
63.6% |
| $20-$100 |
3.8% |
56.4% |
a Includes changes in premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, and taxes earmarked to fund health reform. Excludes institutionalized persons.
Source: Lewin-VHI estimates using Health Benefits Simulation Model (HBSM).
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