Table 6 Costs at one-year follow-up for uninsured children compared with children who obtained health insurance
Cost Item | Mean (±SD) Cost per Child | Difference | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uninsured (N = 41) | Obtained Medicaid or CHIP Insurance (N = 196) | |||
ED visits | $607.14 (±213) | $476.92 (±400) | $130.22 | .09 |
Hospitalizations | $1131.08 (±301) | $730.85 (±122) | $400.23 | .03 |
ICU stays | $2893.63 (±557) | $934.86 (±356) | $1958.77 | .10 |
Wages and other costs related to parental missed work days | $522.79 (±111) | $126.20 (±30) | $396.59 | .04 |
Total costs | $5154.63 (±1122) | $2268.88 (±536) | $2885.75 | .04 |