Medicaid

American  

[med-i-keyd] / ˈmɛd ɪˌkeɪd /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a U.S. government program, financed by federal, state, and local funds, of hospitalization and medical insurance for persons of all ages within certain income limits.

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Medicaid British  

/ ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪd /

noun

1. a health assistance programme financed by federal, state, and local taxes to help pay hospital and medical costs for persons of low income

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Medicaid Cultural  

1. A state and federally funded program that reimburses healthcare providers for care given to qualifying people who cannot pay for their medical expenses.

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Etymology

Origin of Medicaid

medic(al) + aid

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Medicaid

Caregivers can purchase coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace if they can afford it, or they might rely on Medicaid if they qualify.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

In an effort to keep more people in their own homes and avoid the expense of a nursing home, Medicaid programs across the nation have been expanding their coverage of home care.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Chief Executive Joseph Zubretsky said the imbalance between Medicaid rates and medical costs appears to have stabilized and is well positioned to be corrected with future rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

For 2025, total payouts under the arbitration process reached $14.85 billion, according to a Journal analysis of new, previously unreleased data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Her Appalachian childhood had acquainted her with government assistance, and she was a whiz with the Medicaid forms.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Related Words

• Medicare