the uninsured

noun

: people who do not have insurance

Examples of the uninsured in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The health crisis came to light last fall when her daughters mounted a crowdfunding drive to help defray medical expenses for the uninsured tumbler, with the U.S. Olympic Committee providing an assist as well. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024 This gradual approach might take two to three decades and would likely require additional taxes along the way, since the savings available under this hybrid system would not be sufficient to cover the uninsured and the underinsured. William C. Hsiao, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019 The report quantifies the uninsured and insured costs of seven recent extreme heat events in the state and highlights the need for adaptive strategies. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024 Safety net clinics serving the uninsured simply have higher demand for their services with declining funding sources to cover the costs, even though paying for clinic care is exponentially less expensive than someone going to the emergency room. Phyllis Albritton, The Denver Post, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the uninsured 

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“The uninsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninsured. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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