the uninsured

noun

: people who do not have insurance

Examples of the uninsured in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The blow could push thousands back into the uninsured market. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025 For most of the last decade, the uninsured rate for kids has dropped as more families enrolled in Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus, said Toni Sarge, director of health policy at the Colorado Children’s Campaign. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025 Wegovy and Ozempic, the weight loss medications made by Novo Nordisk, are currently listed at $499 per monthly dose for the uninsured. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 These disparities can carry implications for emergency care access, hospital financial stability in rural counties and the uninsured share among working Texans who could not afford employer or marketplace coverage. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the uninsured

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The uninsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninsured. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!