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

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Medicaid

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

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

A week later, he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which reformed Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

He added that 2026 is a trough year for Medicaid pretax margins but he is confident Molina is well positioned for profitable growth in 2027.

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