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  2. Health insurance in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, health insurance helps pay for medical expenses through privately purchased insurance, social insurance, or a social welfare program funded by the government. [1][2] Synonyms for this usage include "health coverage", "health care coverage", and "health benefits". In a more technical sense, the term "health insurance" is ...

  3. Health insurance - Wikipedia

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    Health insurance or medical insurance (also known as medical aid in South Africa) ... In the late 19th century, "accident insurance" began to be available, which ...

  4. History of insurance - Wikipedia

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    The sale of life insurance in the U.S. began in the late 1760s. The Presbyterian Synods in Philadelphia and New York founded the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers in 1759; [56] Episcopalian priests created a comparable relief fund in 1769.

  5. The History of Medicare | Healthline.com

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    In 2024, Medicare is celebrating its 58th year of providing health insurance. The program was first signed into law in 1965 and began offering coverage in 1966. That first year, 19 million ...

  6. How to Use Your Health Insurance: Costs, Networks, and More

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    Paying for health care involves two types of costs. You pay a monthly premium and your cost-sharing -- the portion of each treatment or service that is your responsibility. The amount of money you ...

  7. How Do Health Insurance Deductibles Work?

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    A health insurance deductible is a specified amount or capped limit you must pay first before your insurance will begin paying your medical costs. For example, if you have a $1000 deductible, you ...

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