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nonmedical

British  
/ nɒnˈmɛdɪkəl /

adjective

  1. not of, relating to, or using medical theory or practice

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This system is a disincentive to police fraud and an incentive to add nonmedical benefits that are susceptible to fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A nonmedical caregiver — who provides assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and feeding — costs a median rate of $80,080 a year, according to a 2025 CareScout report.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

If you withdraw money for nonmedical expenses and you are under age 65, you will face a 20% penalty and income taxes on your withdrawal.

From Barron's • Oct. 5, 2025

The prohibition applied to “residential care facilities for the elderly,” commonly referred to as assisted living or eldercare facilities, as well as other nonmedical care facilities under the umbrella of the Department of Social Services.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

There is no problem of access, the entire health-care delivery system is immediately at hand, and the cost of all items is surely less than that for nonmedical families.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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