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health insurance

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of health insurance

First recorded in 1900–05

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Make sure there isn’t a gap between the end of your employer health insurance and the start of your Medicare.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

El-Sayed's affordability platform - including his focus on health insurance - is why Les Lukacs of Monroe, Michigan, is voting for him.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Some companies shell out six figures for high-end health insurance, doctor visits and concierge medicine for executives.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

They paid taxes just like everyone else and paid for private health insurance for our family.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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