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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.


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.


Etymology

Origin of Medicaid

medic(al) + aid

Example Sentences

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Loss of insurance coverage, specifically Medicaid, among young women could be a contributing factor.

From Salon

The administration, Mr. Oz said, has notified Minnesota that it is “deferring” $259 million in quarterly Medicaid payments to the state until it acts to get its fraud under control.

From The Wall Street Journal

Health insurance recently endured a disappointing announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on funding for insurers, but the stocks look like they have already reflected that setback.

From Barron's

The managed care company reported a surprise quarterly loss and issued dismal guidance for the current fiscal year, citing the implementation of a new Medicaid contract and underperformance in its Medicare Advantage Part D product.

From Barron's

The company attributed the weak outlook to a new Medicaid contract and underperformance in its Medicare Advantage Part D product.

From Barron's