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medical insurance UK US noun [U] (UK also medical cover) INSURANCE
insurance for the cost of medical treatment if you are ill or injured, often paid for by companies for their employees: »

All senior employees within our organization enjoy benefits such as a company car, pension, and medical insurance.

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Sharp increases in premiums for medical insurance will force rising numbers of companies to scrap the benefit.

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According to the Census Bureau, around one in seven Americans was without medical insurance last year.

provide/take out/buy medical insurance »

Figures suggest that 11 percent of state residents do not have medical insurance.

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If you want private medical insurance once you stop work, you must be prepared for substantial costs.

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a medical insurance policy/plan/scheme

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medical insurance costs/premiums

See also HEALTH INSURANCE(Cf. ↑health insurance)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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