catastrophic illness insurance

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• Catastrophic Illness Insurance — A type of insurance that protects the insured, in the event of specified major health events, during a defined period of time. Catastrophic illness insurance coverage is usually a lump sum, and can be full or partial depending on the condition… …   Investment dictionary

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• Health insurance in the United States — The term health insurance is commonly used in the United States to describe any program that helps pay for medical expenses, whether through privately purchased insurance, social insurance or a non insurance social welfare program funded by the… …   Wikipedia

• Health insurance — is insurance against the risk of incurring medical expenses among individuals. By estimating the overall risk of health care expenses among a targeted group, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll …   Wikipedia

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• Hawaii Medical Service Association — (HMSA) is an insurance company in Hawaii. It was founded in 1938 and is affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawai i.External links* [http://www.hmsa.com/ official webpage] Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) Company Description The… …   Wikipedia

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