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catastrophic

[kat-uh-strof-ik] / ˌkæt əˈstrɒf ɪk /


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The new law allows people with Bronze or Catastrophic plans — which have the highest deductibles of all ACA plans — to have HSAs for the first time.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Catastrophic flooding has swept through Washington, prompting tens of thousands to evacuate after a storm dropped more than a foot of rain on parts of the western portion of the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The tax bill expands eligibility to people who use independent insurance through the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, and opt for either the Bronze or Catastrophic level of coverage.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

"Catastrophic", "disastrous", "damaging" is how some global public health experts are describing it.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

That’s a long list of potential damages, even for the Catastrophic Concerns Department.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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