health insurance
noun
Definition of health insurance
: insurance against loss through illness of the insured; especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses
From the M-W Editors
1901
First Known Use of health insurance
1901
Medical Dictionary
health insurance
noun
Medical Definition of health insurance
: insurance against loss through illness of the insured; especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses
Law Dictionary
health insurance
noun
Legal Definition of health insurance
: insurance against loss through illness or injury of the insured; especially : insurance providing compensation for medical expenses and often income for disability
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