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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Consumer Expenditure Survey > Methods

Section 14, Part A.1 - Hospitalization and Health Insurance - Screening Questions (For New Consumer Units Go to Part A.2)

Section 14, Part A.1 is used in subsequent interviews to update information on previously recorded health insurance policies, and to collect information on any health insurance policies purchased during the reference period.

Now I am going to ask about hospitalization and health insurance.

1. Enter 1 to continue
2. No policies were previously reported

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Do you/Does your CU still make payments on the hospitalization and health insurance from {the inventory of insurance previously reported} for someone outside your CU?

1. Yes
2. No

Since the first of the reference month were any payments made on this policy by you or any members of your CU?
(Include those made by payroll deductions.)

1. Yes
2. No

How much was paid? [enter value] _____________

How much was paid this month? [enter value] ________

Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU purchased any [additional] health or hospitalization insurance?

1. Yes
2. No

How many policies did you buy? [enter value] ________