medicaid
medicaid — noun
1. A federally backed medical insurance system in the United States that covers peo
A federally backed medical insurance system in the United States that covers people and families with low incomes who could not otherwise pay for doctor visits, hospital stays, and other health services.
Romi signed up for Medicaid after losing her job at the bakery.
sign up for [program]
Medicaid pays for hospital visits and doctor check-ups for people with low incomes.
pays for [medical services]
The governor announced a plan to expand Medicaid access to more working families.
Christopher's grandmother uses both Medicare and Medicaid to cover her medical costs.
Medicaid ensured that Tunde's children received the medical care they needed.
- public health insurance
broader term covering any government-run health coverage plan; not limited to the US
- government health program
describes the type of program but is less specific than Medicaid
- private insurance
health coverage bought from a private company, not a government program
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A proper noun, always capitalized. Frequently used in the phrase 'on Medicaid' (e.g., 'families on Medicaid'). Not to be confused with Medicare, which covers adults aged 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities regardless of income.