health insurance

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of health insurance¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

His life as a man is built around health insurance and tax services.

From The Daily Beast

How far will a health-insurance company go to deny coverage when you are really sick?

From The Daily Beast

On his watch, Obamacare became the law of the land, with government-driven health insurance a codified right.

From The Daily Beast

To make it even more bizarre, Shumlin has plans to turn Vermont into the only state with single-payer health insurance.

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After all, health insurance companies rarely cover the cost of over-the-counter medicines.

From The Daily Beast

Well, it isn't as bad as you think, and a proper diet is a health insurance, and should be carefully observed.

From Project Gutenberg

For all other Americans, private health insurance is the best way to meet their needs.

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At the same time, this reform will level the playing field for those who do not get health insurance through their job.

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Families with health insurance will pay no income on payroll tax -- or payroll taxes on $15,000 of their income.

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First, I propose a standard tax deduction for health insurance that will be like the standard tax deduction for dependents.

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