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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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In contrast, group health insurance premiums were up 9% on average this year and are expected to increase by the same amount next year.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

"We understand what they are charging for American citizens, but they've got health insurance," she added.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

One suggestion from a financial adviser: Get health insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

And about 30% of Valley residents don’t have health insurance – one of the highest uninsured rates in the country.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

We were inordinately lucky that my university health insurance would cover most of the bill.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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