Medicaid
noun
A program in the U.S. that provides medical insurance to people who cannot afford it.
She was able to afford her surgery thanks to Medicaid.
Often appears as...
- apply for medicaid
- qualify for medicaid
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Technical
noun
A program in the U.S. that provides medical insurance to people who cannot afford it.
She was able to afford her surgery thanks to Medicaid.
Often appears as...
- apply for medicaid
- qualify for medicaid
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3U.S. Specific
Medicaid is a government program only in the United States, not used in other English-speaking countries.
Medicaid helps many Americans, but it's not available in Canada.
Pro Tip 2/3Eligibility
Not everyone qualifies for Medicaid; eligibility depends on income and other factors.
Despite her low income, Jane was relieved to find out she qualified for Medicaid.
Pro Tip 3/3Income-based
Medicaid is often associated with low-income individuals and families.
The Smith family could not afford private insurance, so they turned to Medicaid.
Pro Tip 1/3U.S. Specific
Medicaid is a government program only in the United States, not used in other English-speaking countries.
Medicaid helps many Americans, but it's not available in Canada.
Pro Tip 2/3Eligibility
Not everyone qualifies for Medicaid; eligibility depends on income and other factors.
Despite her low income, Jane was relieved to find out she qualified for Medicaid.
Pro Tip 3/3Income-based
Medicaid is often associated with low-income individuals and families.
The Smith family could not afford private insurance, so they turned to Medicaid.
Pro Tip 1/3U.S. Specific
Medicaid is a government program only in the United States, not used in other English-speaking countries.
Medicaid helps many Americans, but it's not available in Canada.
Pro Tip 2/3Eligibility
Not everyone qualifies for Medicaid; eligibility depends on income and other factors.
Despite her low income, Jane was relieved to find out she qualified for Medicaid.
Pro Tip 3/3Income-based
Medicaid is often associated with low-income individuals and families.
The Smith family could not afford private insurance, so they turned to Medicaid.
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What if our healthcare...
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Quote examples
Tim Pawlenty
American Politician
Medicaid is essentially bankrupt, Medicare is essentially bankrupt, why the heck would we give the federal government another entitlement program to manage?
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Irwin Redlener
American Activist
Medicaid and the Child Health Insurance Program are the two most important safety net programs for children.
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James T. Walsh
American Politician
Medicaid is a vital safety net for New York's poor and vulnerable, young and old alike.
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Gary Johnson
American Politician
Medicaid and Medicare both need to be devolved to the states.
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Steve Scalise
American Politician
Medicaid is one of the most failed forms of health care.
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Charles Boustany
American Politician
Medicaid is a deeply flawed program.
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Tim Pawlenty
American Politician
Medicaid is essentially bankrupt, Medicare is essentially bankrupt, why the heck would we give the federal government another entitlement program to manage?
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Irwin Redlener
American Activist
Medicaid and the Child Health Insurance Program are the two most important safety net programs for children.
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James T. Walsh
American Politician
Medicaid is a vital safety net for New York's poor and vulnerable, young and old alike.
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Gary Johnson
American Politician
Medicaid and Medicare both need to be devolved to the states.
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Steve Scalise
American Politician
Medicaid is one of the most failed forms of health care.
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Charles Boustany
American Politician
Medicaid is a deeply flawed program.
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