health insurance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of health insurance
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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“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
He knew how much they made and how many hours they worked; he knew they didn’t have health insurance.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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