health insurance

American  

noun

1. insurance that compensates the insured for expenses or loss incurred for medical reasons, as through illness or hospitalization.

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Etymology

Origin of health insurance

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“I regret going to college,” said Chris, an engineer for a health insurance company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Medi-Cal is the state’s version of subsidized health insurance for low-income Californians and provides medical, dental and vision care for an estimated 14.5 million people, or about one-third of the state population.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Without a permanent green card, it is harder for legal permanent residents “to work, open bank accounts, secure housing, obtain health insurance, and enroll in school,” Jackson noted.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

The DAK health insurance company has set up a hotline on how to deal with the heat.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

She said her income was $21,000 to $23,000 a year, with health insurance through her union.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Related Words

• Medicare