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About the National Data
Data
Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS
Baseline: 8.5 percent of persons were unable to obtain or delayed in obtaining necessary medical care due to cost in 2019
Target: 5.9 percent
Methodology
Questions used to obtain the national baseline data
Numerator:
During the past 12 months, have you DELAYED getting medical care because of the cost?- YES
- NO
- REFUSED
- DON'T KNOW
- YES
- NO
- REFUSED
- DON'T KNOW
History
- Revised.
In 2022, the data source was changed from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey to the National Health Interview Survey. The baseline was revised from 4.1% in 2017 to 8.5% in 2019. The target setting method was changed from projection to percentage point improvement and the target was revised from 3.3% to 5.9%.
- Revised.
In 2024, the following categories were recalculated with the use of a newer variable: Never married, American Indian or Alaska Native only, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only, 2 or more races only, Not Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaska Native only, Not Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander only, Not Hispanic or Latino 2 or more races only. Estimates from data year 2022 or earlier may vary slightly from estimates previously reported. The baseline, baseline year and target were not affected.