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TABLE 3-2
Coverage of Pediatric Immunizations by Health Benefit Plans Offered by Employers^a

Type of Insurance Product Percentage of Covered Workers with Each Type of Product^b Percentage of Employees with Dependent Coverage for Pediatric Immunization Services^c

Health Maintenance Organizations 28 99

Point-of-Service Plans 25 98

Fee-for-Service Plans 9 79

Preferred Provider Organization Plans 38 86

^a Insurance coverage does not mean that children actually get vaccinated.
^b SOURCE: Health Research and Educational Trust, 1999.
^c SOURCE: KPMG Peat Marwick, 1998.

TABLE 3-2 Coverage of Pediatric Immunizations by Health Benefit Plans Offered by Employersa

TABLE 3-2
Coverage of Pediatric Immunizations by Health Benefit Plans Offered by Employers^a