underinsured

adjective

un·der·in·sured | \ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd

Definition of underinsured

: not sufficiently insured

Examples of underinsured in a Sentence

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The event will provide free school and sports physicals for underinsured children. — Staff Report, Daily Southtown, "Church news," 10 July 2018 Immunizations will be provided to school-age children for $21.90 each for uninsured or underinsured youngsters. — David Ibata, ajc, "Cherokee sets ‘Back to School’ health clinics," 2 July 2018 The national food company’s website says that natural disasters in 2017 turned the lives of nearly 5 million Americans upside down and that more than 60 percent of homeowners are underinsured when disaster strikes. — Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "Business, veterans offer disaster relief in Houston area," 18 June 2018 Consumer Group United Policyholders surveyed North Bay fire victims, and 66 percent said their dwelling was underinsured. — Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, "California bills to boost homeowners insurance after wildfires wither," 9 June 2018 The nonprofit Ellicott City Partnership is raising money to help the uninsured or underinsured. — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, "Insured or not, flood-ravaged Old Ellicott City small businesses daunted by rebuilding," 30 May 2018 Uninsured or underinsured hospital or emergency room patients can face large bills for their services. — Charley Grant, WSJ, "Why It Is Harder to Diagnose Hospital Stocks," 28 May 2018 Plus, more than 1 in 5 Californians with coverage is considered underinsured — burdened with high deductibles or forced to spend an inordinate amount on a policy. — Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, "Where California’s candidates for governor stand on fixing health care," 13 May 2018 Proceeds all go directly to providing care for uninsured or underinsured patients. — Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, "The ultimate guide to vintage and thrift shopping in Chicago," 26 Apr. 2017

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