health insurance

noun

: insurance against loss through illness of the insured

especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses

Examples of health insurance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The health insurance giant popped 2% on third-quarter results that beat analyst expectations. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Emma Taylor Stock – DENIAL When a health insurance giant denies their bestie’s cancer treatment, three friends attempt to approve the claim themselves. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

The report, released during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, found that men who lacked private health insurance were less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in its earliest stages and were more likely to face delays in starting their treatment. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Bell is the latest celebrity to speak out about troubles obtaining SAG-AFTRA health insurance. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for health insurance

• reassurance
• reinsurance
• assurance
• durance

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