Some health insurance recode variables classify insurance types differently than other U.S. Census Bureau surveys do.  In SIPP, people are classified as having private insurance (RPRIMTH) if they reported having a private insurance plan, other coverage obtained through a person in the household, or reported a Medigap plan.  Meanwhile, the CPS ASEC defines having private coverage as those who reported a private plan or TRICARE military coverage.

In SIPP, people are classified as having public coverage (RPUBMTH) if they report Medicaid, Medicare (Part B or D), any type of military plan, or any public or government provided coverage.  CPS ASEC defines public coverage as having Medicaid, Medicare, or CHAMPVA/VA care.