medicare
medicare — noun
1. A health insurance program run by the US federal government, mainly for people a
A health insurance program run by the US federal government, mainly for people aged 65 and older, that helps pay for doctor visits, hospital stays, and other medical costs.
After Ada turned 65, she signed up for Medicare to help pay for her medical bills.
aged 65+ eligibility for Medicare
Medicare covers many hospital services for older people across the United States.
covers hospital services
David's grandfather called the Medicare office to check if his operation was covered.
The clinic sends all hospital bills directly to Medicare so patients pay less.
Without Medicare, many retired Americans would struggle to afford their regular medicine.
文法句型
Medicare + covers/provides/pays for
on Medicare
sign up for Medicare
用法筆記
Often used with a capital M as a proper noun. Do not confuse with Medicaid, a separate US program that provides health insurance for people with low income of any age.
常見錯誤
2. The national public healthcare system in Australia — and a similar program in Ca
The national public healthcare system in Australia — and a similar program in Canada — that gives all citizens access to free or low-cost medical care, with the costs covered by tax money.
When Baraka moved to Australia, he registered with Medicare to access local doctors.
register with Medicare as a new resident
Medicare in Australia covers visits to general doctors without charging the patient.
free visits to general doctors
At the clinic, Linh showed her Medicare card and did not pay for the check-up.
The Canadian system, also called Medicare, is funded through federal and provincial taxes.
Australian residents receive a Medicare number that connects them to hospitals nationwide.
文法句型
Medicare + covers/provides
on Medicare
Medicare card
用法筆記
In Australia, 'Medicare' refers to the universal public health system for all residents. In Canada, the term 'medicare' (often lowercase) refers to the nationally-funded health insurance system run by each province or territory. This sense is the same as the Australian/Canadian usage; distinguish from Sense 1 (US Medicare) which only covers people aged 65+.