Table 5.
Perceived barriers to switching, unweighted percentages between brackets
| General population | Chronically ill and disabled | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| N = 2112 | N = 1971 | N = 2957 | N = 2984 | |
| 1. I just couldn't be bothered to look for another, better or cheaper health care insurer | 15 | 19 | 19 (17) | 17 (15) |
| 2. It is impossible for me to change to another health care insurer, I think. | 2 | 4 | 8 (9) | 8 (8) |
| 3. I am afraid they will not accept me for a complementary insurance. | 5 | 6 | 14 (12) | 16 (14) |
| 4. I fear getting into (administrative) problems if I change to another health insurance company. | 6 | 5 | 11 (11) | 10 (10) |