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Health Insurance and Coverage

Health insurance and coverage is the system of public and private plans that help people pay for medical care. It includes government programs, employer plans, plans bought through the marketplaces, and accounts that set aside money for medical costs. Federal and state governments, insurers, employers, and individuals each have a role in who is covered and what is paid.

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