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

But in fiscal year 2023, the per capita federal share of spending on Medicaid in red states that have chosen to expand the public health insurance program – the majority have at this point – nearly equaled ($1,960) that of blue states ($2,100). —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 16 May 2025

Baupost also added a $107 million stake in health insurance provider Elevance Health , as well as a $71 million bet on Irish health-care name Icon plc in the first quarter. —Yun Li, CNBC, 15 May 2025

This increasing pressure on profitability has been a significant factor contributing to the recent underperformance of health insurance stocks. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

After health insurance premiums and other costs are taken out of their paycheck, many are left with little to live on, said Erika Jones, an LAUSD teacher and CTA secretary-treasurer. —Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025

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