Medicaid

noun

Med·​ic·​aid ˈme-di-ˌkād How to pronounce Medicaid (audio)
: a program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford regular medical service and financed by the state and federal governments

Examples of Medicaid in a Sentence

patients who are eligible for Medicaid
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Furthermore, churn in insurance programs such as Medicaid is much worse. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 In 2019, her bill authorizing Medicaid claims for doula service was signed into law as well. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 Another strategy would involve allowing Medicaid and Medicare to reimburse community health workers who assist patients with light cleaning and organizing — research has found that many who hoard struggle with categorization tasks. Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024 But a new proposal announced by the Biden administration in November would require Medicare and Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs for people with obesity. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Medicaid 

Word History

Etymology

medical aid

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Medicaid was in 1966

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“Medicaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medicaid. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

Medicaid

noun
Med·​ic·​aid ˈmed-i-ˌkād How to pronounce Medicaid (audio)
: a program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford regular medical service and paid for by the state and federal governments

Medical Definition

Medicaid

noun
Med·​ic·​aid ˈmed-i-ˌkād How to pronounce Medicaid (audio)
: a program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford regular medical service and financed jointly by the state and federal governments

Legal Definition

Medicaid

noun
Med·​ic·​aid ˈme-di-ˌkād How to pronounce Medicaid (audio)
: a program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford regular medical care and financed by the state and federal governments

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