noun
sickness insurance
A type of insurance that covers medical expenses or loss of income due to illness. Often used in contrast with 傷害保険 (accident insurance).
疾病保険に加入しておけば、入院費の負担が軽くなる。
If you have sickness insurance, the burden of hospitalization costs will be reduced.
Compound of 疾病 (sickness, illness) and 保険 (insurance).