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accident and sickness insurance

A broad term describing protection from loss because of illness or injury which may result in loss of life, loss of earnings, or expenses incurred. Within the broad area of health insurance, there are several major coverages which focus on more specific needs.

(See Disability Income Insurance, Health Insurance, Hospitalization Insurance, and Sickness Insurance.)

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