risk pool
n.— «High-risk health insurance plans, also known as risk pools, are state-funded plans and are an important safety net for individuals who are denied health insurance because of a medical condition.» —“Health Insurance for the Self-Employed—Protecting Your Business’s Greatest Asset” by Elena Fawkner Delhi Traders May 3, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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