Table 2.
Descriptive Characteristics of Study Sample, 2008–2012
| Total Number of Individuals Represented in Analytic Sample | Fully Insured a | Self-Insured b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N=7,845 | n=2,048 | n=5,797 | |
| Male, % (N) | 81.3 (6,380) | 82.1 (1,682) | 81.0 (4,698) |
| Mean Age | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.3 |
| Age Group, % (N) | |||
| 10–14 years | 66.4 (5,205) | 66.7 (1,365) | 66.2 (3,840) |
| 15–18 years | 24.3 (1,908) | 24.3 (498) | 24.3 (1,410) |
| 19–21 years | 9.3 (732) | 9.0 (185) | 9.4 (547) |
| Product, % (N) | |||
| Health Maintenance Organization | 5.7 (445) | 19.1 (391) | 0.9 (54) |
| Point of Service | 73.1 (5,732) | 66.5 (1,361) | 75.4 (4,371) |
| Preferred Provider Organization | 10.4 (814) | 12.9 (264) | 9.5 (550) |
| Other (e.g., indemnity, exclusive provider organization, etc.) | 14.2 (822) | 1.6 (32) | 10.9 (854) |
| Consumer Directed Health Plan, % (N) | 16.2 (1,270) | 16.0 (328) | 16.3 (942) |
Notes: Information displayed on each individual in the study sample is based on their characteristics in the first month they entered the dataset. The total number of person-months included in the study sample was 151,976.
a
Individuals on fully insured plans were covered by state laws mandating that insurance companies cover Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) services.
b
Individuals on self-insured plans were not covered by state laws mandating that insurance companies cover ASD services.