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Article 1 Minute Read November 2025

Healthcare Glossary

Marketplace plans such as health insurance cover medical care, including doctor visits, hospital services, prescriptions, and preventive care, by splitting the cost of healthcare between you and the insurance plan.

The following is a complete glossary of the most commonly used health insurance terms and definitions.

It covers fundamental and advanced terms on a single, easy-to-navigate page, so you don't have to search multiple sources to understand health coverage language.

Healthcare Terms & Definitions

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