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

In addition to an extensive leadership shake-up that included the appointment of DeVedyt himself, UnitedHealth has sought to recover margins in its Medicare Advantage business, the government-subsidized health insurance program for seniors.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

They will now be entitled to health insurance, rest days and pensions.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As an endurance athlete who competes in triathlons, I had major concerns about health insurance because of the risk of serious accidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Part of Ashley’s story is using the video of the fight between Josh and Lindsay as blackmail to get health insurance so she can afford treatment for her endometriosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Inside were credit cards, receipts, a Martha’s Vineyard library card, a Vassar ID, a Vassar dining hall meal card, a Starbucks card, a health insurance card, and the key card for Immie’s hotel room.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

Related Words

• Medicare