Medicare
Americannoun
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(in the US) a federally sponsored health insurance programme for persons of 65 or older
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(often not capital) (in Canada) a similar programme covering all citizens
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(in Australia) a government-controlled general health-insurance scheme
Etymology
Origin of Medicare
Example Sentences
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So I wondered if cost-wise, it would be better to dump my medical and dental coverage and switch to a Medicare plan that costs extra — Medicare Advantage — but includes dental care options.
From Los Angeles Times
In this week’s State of the Union address, the president pointedly said: “Under this administration, we will always protect Social Security and Medicare.”
From MarketWatch
Medicare is not available until age 65, which will arrive a few years sooner for you than for your husband.
From MarketWatch
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
From Cole’s perspective, even if Musk cut government contracts and shrank the federal workforce—which he did—he couldn’t meaningfully dent Social Security and Medicare benefits.
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