HR Glossary

What is Health Insurance?

Employer-sponsored coverage that pays for employee medical expenses, including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, and preventive care, typically shared between employer and employee through premium contributions.

Why it matters in hiring

Health Insurance comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with H

• Hazard Pay
• Headhunting
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• High Performer
• HIPAA
• Hiring Freeze
• Hiring Manager
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

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