health insurance

noun

: insurance against loss through illness of the insured
especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses

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Account for paid time off, health insurance, retirement account contributions and other benefits. — Dana Miranda, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Amid the industry consolidation and lack of work in Hollywood, actors are speaking up about needing help to qualify for SAG-AFTRA’s health insurance plan this year. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 One consequence, Melnick said, is surging insurance premiums for employers, which leave companies with little money for wage increases, while employees end up paying more for their health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Masterson has said expanding Medicaid would provide benefits to people who should be able to pay for their own health insurance. — Jack Harvel october 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for health insurance

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of health insurance was in 1901

Rhymes for health insurance

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Medical Definition

health insurance

noun
: insurance against loss through illness of the insured
especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses

Legal Definition

health insurance

noun
: insurance against loss through illness or injury of the insured
especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses and often income for disability

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