health insurance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of health insurance
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Jurors in the highly anticipated murder trial of Luigi Mangione, charged with gunning down a health insurance executive, will receive anonymity, a judge said on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Another reason, Cohen said, the U.S. has a lower life expectancy is because of access to health insurance.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
He said he would lower costs by increasing competition among health insurance companies and stop consolidation in the healthcare industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Steel’s initial proposal included an 18.2% pay increase over five years and a $4,000 contract bonus, but would implement employee copays for health insurance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
My father and I have the worst health insurance.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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