health insurance

Definition

Insurance against loss by illness or bodily injury. Health insurance provides coverage for medicine, visits to the doctor or emergency room, hospital stays and other medical expenses. Policies differ in what they cover, the size of the deductible and/or co-payment, limits of coverage and the options for treatment available to the policyholder.

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COBRA, copay, adequacy of coverage, pre-existing conditions, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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