underinsured

adjective

un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured

Examples of underinsured in a Sentence

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Reductions to the federal health care program for low-income people threaten a large portion of Foundations Health and Wholeness, a nonprofit that provides mental health care to uninsured and underinsured individuals, many of whom rely on Medicaid as a source of health coverage. Janelle Mella, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025 Austin Public Health offers vaccinations for free or reduced rates for children and adults who are uninsured or underinsured, or don't have Medicaid. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 But lack of health insurance or being underinsured can still be a major barrier to accessing care, Weaver noted. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025 The HealthCare Connection in northern Hamilton County The HealthCare Connection serves uninsured and underinsured residents of northern Hamilton County and surrounding areas. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for underinsured

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underinsured was in 1893

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“Underinsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underinsured. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

underinsured

adjective
un·​der·​in·​sured ˌən-dər-in-ˈshu̇rd How to pronounce underinsured (audio)
: not sufficiently insured : having insufficient insurance to cover losses or damages
an underinsured motorist
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