Health Care Activity
health insurance
health in·sur·ance [ helth in-shoo r-uhns, -shur- ]
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Definitions related to health insurance:
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A type of insurance designed to cover some of or all the cost of treating an insured person's illnesses or injuries. In some cases, it pays for preventive care, such as annual physicals and diagnostic tests.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Health insurance helps protect you from high medical care costs. It is a contract between you and your insurance company. You buy a plan or policy, and the company agrees to pay part of your expenses when you need medical care. Many people in the United States get a health insurance policy through their employers. In most cases, the employer helps pay for that insurance. Insurance through employers is often with a managed care plan. These plans contract with health care providers and medical facilities to provide care for members at reduced costs. You can also purchase health insurance on your own. People who meet certain requirements can qualify for government health insurance, such as Medicare and Medicaid. The Affordable Care Act expands health insurance coverage for many people in the U.S.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(insurance, health) Insurance providing coverage of medical, surgical, or hospital care in general or for which there is no specific heading.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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