Figure 9a. Distribution of Families by Change in Household Health Spending Under Potential Reform in 1998

Families Whose Spending Would Decrease By:	All Households	Percent in Group With Improved Coverage
$1,000 or More	23.2%	72.3%
$500-$1,000	10.4%	62.3%
$250-$500	7.8%	58.2%
$100-$250	6.2%	54.0%
$20-$100	4.7%	45.8%

Families Whose Spending Would Increase By:	All Households	Percent in Group With Improved Coverage
$1,000 or More	14.6%	79.7%
$500-$1,000	11.5%	86.2%
$250-$500	8.2%	77.1%
$100-$250	6.5%	63.6%
$20-$100	3.8%	56.4%

^a Includes changes in premiums, out-of-pocket expensees, and taxes earmarked to fund health reform. Excludes institutionalized persons.

Source: Lewin-VHI estimates using Health Benefits Simulation Model (HBSM).