Medical Insurance
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
Definitions
- (n.) A contract or policy providing coverage for medical expenses incurred due to illness or injury.
She purchased medical insurance to cover her hospital bills.
- (n.) The system or program through which medical insurance is administered, including public and private plans.
The government expanded medical insurance to more citizens.
Forms
- medical insurance
- medical insurances
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Commentary
Medical insurance commonly refers both to the actual insurance contract and the broader system of coverage; clarity in drafting requires specifying which sense is intended.
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