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Estimates of the number of uninsured children within a population can vary significantly across surveys, based upon differences in the design features and methodologies associated with these surveys. As State officials review various estimates of the number of uninsured children, or set out to design State-specific measures, it will be important to understand the factors that contribute to variation in the data. Three methodological components which will significantly influence estimates of the uninsured are:
When interpreting national estimates and generating State-specific estimates of the uninsured population, keep in mind that:
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