Appendix A.--constructing Estimates of the Number of Uninsured Using the Current Population Survey: Adjustments Made and Interpretation of Results

In the March supplement to the Current Population Survey in each year from 1980 through 1987 (with the exception of 1981) respondents who were in the civilian labor force in the previous year--that is, civilians who were 15 or older and who reported at least some work during the previous year-were asked whether they were included in a group health insurance plan at any job they held during the previous year. Respondents who reported that they were included in such a plan were asked who else was included in the plan, and responses to “who else was included” were coded into the categories: spouse only; children only; spouse and children; and other.