health insurance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of health insurance
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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The company reinsures both property and casualty and life and health insurance policies, and does business in more than 20 countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
If she does not have health insurance, her premiums on the private market could significantly reduce the net value of early Social Security benefits.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
In addition to thousands of layoffs, school employees would face seven days of unpaid furloughs and have to begin contributing to their monthly health insurance premiums.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The president’s portfolio traded other health insurance stocks impacted by federal Medicare policy and other regulatory matters.
From Barron's • May 19, 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
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