health insurance

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of health insurance¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Other large mandatory lines of government expenditure include Medicare - a government-funded health insurance program primarily serving Americans aged over 65.

From BBC

If the new Congress fails to renew Biden-era subsidies, as many as 20 million users — especially middle and high income families — will see their health insurance costs rise.

From Los Angeles Times

To be a beneficiary, one must be registered under the country’s public health insurance scheme.

From BBC

A more immediate target may be a set of enhanced subsidies for people buying health insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces, which are due to expire at the end of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a whole page called the Aging and Disability Resource Connection that helps older Angelenos find a caregiver, navigate health insurance and even offers legal services.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• Medicare