Health Insurer
/ˈhɛlθ ɪnˌʃʊrər/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity that provides health insurance coverage by underwriting or administering health plans.
The health insurer denied the claim for lack of coverage.
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- health insurer
- health insurers
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to entities in the insurance industry offering health coverage; distinctions may arise between insurers who underwrite risk and administrators who only manage plans.
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