Named Groups

Medically Uninsured

Individuals or groups with no or inadequate health insurance coverage. Those falling into this category usually comprise three primary groups: the medically indigent (MEDICAL INDIGENCY); those whose clinical condition makes them medically uninsurable; and the working uninsured.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Individuals or groups with no or inadequate health insurance coverage. Those falling into this category usually comprise three primary groups: the medically indigent (MEDICAL INDIGENCY); those whose clinical condition makes them medically uninsurable; and the working uninsured.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Medically Underinsured
  • Underinsured
  • Uninsured

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, ethnology, history, legislation & jurisprudence, psychology, statistics & numerical data.

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92

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  1. M01w.385w

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W 250

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Medically Uninsured. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017057. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017057
  2. Medically Uninsured. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underinsurance_(healthcare)
  3. Medically Uninsured. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17039903