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Medicaid

Description:

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program in the United States that provides healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. It is administered by individual states, following federal guidelines, and serves as one of the largest sources of funding for medical and health-related services for those with limited income.

Senses:

1. Noun - Government Program: Medicaid refers to the government program that offers healthcare assistance to eligible individuals and families who cannot afford private health insurance.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, Medicaid is commonly associated with providing healthcare coverage for low-income individuals, including pregnant women, children, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.

Example Sentence: He couldn't afford health insurance, so he relied on Medicaid for his medical needs.

Local Usage:

Local usage may vary, but typically Medicaid is used as a term to refer to the specific state-operated programs offering health assistance within each state.

Example Sentence: In New York, the local Medicaid program is known as "New York State Medicaid."

Related Products:

• Books about Medicaid
• Medicaid Policy Books
• Medicaid Guidebooks