Table 2. Differences in Spending for NonElderly Individuals Enrolled in ESI Plans, 2005.
| MarketScan | MEPS | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| (1)/(2) | |||
| 0 to 4 years | $20.8 | $14.4 | 1.44 |
| 5 to 17 years | $30.3 | $33.3 | 0.91 |
| 18 to 24 years | $19.8 | $17.3 | 1.14 |
| 25 to 44 years | $121.6 | $122.7 | 0.99 |
| 45 to 64 years | $260.4 | $220.2 | 1.18 |
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| Total | $452.9 | $408.0 | 1.11 |
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| Male | $251.9 | $233.1 | 1.08 |
| Female | $201.0 | $174.9 | 1.15 |
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| Total | $201.0 | $174.9 | 1.15 |
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| Northeast | $89.7 | $77.4 | 1.16 |
| Midwest | $122.4 | $112.2 | 1.09 |
| South | $162.1 | $132.5 | 1.22 |
| West | $78.6 | $85.9 | 0.92 |
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| Total | $452.9 | $408.0 | 1.11 |
Note: All Estimates are Weighted