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

And, Congress declined to maintain subsidies that Americans buying coverage through health insurance exchanges receive, a decision that has already caused many to let their coverage lapse. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Another 81% said ensuring everyone has access to health insurance should be a priority for the next governor. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

In a statement from May, AHIP, the trade association that represents health insurance companies, said that health plans would cover vaccines recommended by the CDC through the end of 2027. — Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

This suggests that companies add to their part-time ranks to save on the health insurance costs of standard employment. — Paul Osterman, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 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