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

Most enrollees are part of dual-eligible SNPs, which are limited to people with both Medicare and Medicaid.

From MarketWatch

It may be that you tell your father that he needs to explore Medicaid as an option, because he has run out of money and luck.

From MarketWatch

If either spouse needs long-term care, having the right to remain in a home can complicate Medicaid eligibility.

From MarketWatch

Boudreaux indicated the company believed that continued declines were manageable, and pledged to approach the Medicaid changes alongside state partners.

From Barron's

The organization faces a substantial revenue gap left by cuts to federal Medicaid reimbursements.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• Medicare