Table 8. Mean Perceived and Actual Own Share of Ten Medical and Dental Bills, Control Families with Reimbursement Insurance.
| Perceived Share (Percent) | Actual Share (Percent) | Difference | Percent not giving answer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own Share of Initial Bill | ||||
| $100 Hospital | 16.6 | 7.3 | 9.3 (1.6) |
5 |
| $ 10 Doctor | 80.7 | 88.1 | −7.4 (1.6) |
4 |
| $ 10 Prescription | 81.6 | 89.2 | −7.5 (1.7) |
5 |
| $ 100 Psychiatric | 73.6 | 83.7 | −10.1 (2.7) |
10 |
| $ 10 Dental | 87.8 | 88.6 | −0.8 (1.6) |
4 |
| Own Share After $4,000 Hospital Bill | ||||
| $100 Hospital | 13.6 | 9.1 | 4.5 (2.0) |
7 |
| $ 10 Doctor | 74.9 | 79.1 | −4.1 (2.2) |
6 |
| $ 10 Prescription | 78.0 | 80.9 | −2.9 (2.2) |
6 |
| $100 Psychiatric | 70.3 | 81.2 | −10.9 (2.8) |
11 |
| $ 10 Dental | 91.3 | 87.6 | 3.8 (1.6) |
5 |
NOTE: Standard errors in parentheses.