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Description

DWHINOW reports whether individuals are currently covered by health insurance, despite having lost or left a job.

This variable is part of the Displaced Workers Supplement.

Comparability

From 1984-1992, respondents who lost or left a job during the past five years are included in the supplement; from 1994 on, those who lost or left a job during the past three years are included.

Universe

  • 1984-1992: Civilians age 20 or older who lost or left their job in the last five years because the plant closed down, their shift or position was eliminated, or there was insufficient work, were not self-employed, and responded to whether or not they worked since they lost their job.
  • 1994+: Civilians age 20 or older who lost or left their job in the last three years because the plant closed down, their shift or position was eliminated, or there was insufficient work, were not self-employed, and responded to whether or not they worked since they lost their job.

Availability

Years Jan Feb ASEC Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1984 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1986 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1988 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1990 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1992 X - - - - - - - - - - -
1994 - X - - - - - - - - - -
1996 - X - - - - - - - - - -
1998 - X - - - - - - - - - -
2000 - X - - - - - - - - - -
2002 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2004 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2006 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2008 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2010 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2012 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2014 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2016 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2018 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2020 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2022 X - - - - - - - - - - -
2024 X - - - - - - - - - - -

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