Table 3 Mean Differences in Out-of-Pocket Expenditures Before and After NHI
| Â | Pre-NHI (1994) | Post-NHI (1996) | Total percentage change |
|---|---|---|---|
Total expenditures | 23046 | 17726 | -23.08% |
   North | 23885 | 17495 | -26.75% |
   Center | 23503 | 16950 | -27.88% |
   South | 20397 | 18645 | -8.59% |
   East | 29606 | 17389 | -41.27% |
Family income | |||
   Lowest 20%~1st quintile | 13551 | 11390 | -15.95% |
   Lower 20%~2nd quintile | 15218 | 14559 | -4.33% |
   Middle 20%~3rd quintile | 18398 | 16783 | -8.78% |
   Higher 20%~4th quintile | 24565 | 19409 | -20.99% |
   Highest 20%~5th quintile | 35738 | 26227 | -26.61% |