Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
DPCOVLY indicates whether the respondent was covered by directly purchased private health insurance during the past year. Both private plans acquired through the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces (MRKCOVLY) and outside of those marketplaces (NMCOVLY) are included in the definition of direct-purchase.
Universe
- 2019-2025 ASEC: Persons born before the calendar year.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 – 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
