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

Organizations that help people sign up for health insurance on Georgia’s Affordable Care Act marketplace are expecting many of their clients to balk at the substantial price increases unveiled during the open enrollment period, which began Sunday. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Over the weekend, open enrollment began in most states for those who buy their health insurance though the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Unlike health insurance for humans, coverage limitations will not typically change from provider to provider. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Open enrollment for the 2027 Marketplace health insurance through Get Covered Illinois has begun. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 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