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medicare

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Noun — A government-run health insurance program, most commonly the US program for people 65 and older or with certain disabilities.

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What does “medicare” mean?

The word “medicare” means a government-run health insurance program, most commonly the US program for people 65 and older or with certain disabilities. In plain terms, public health insurance, typically for older adults, funded and run by the government.

How do you use “medicare” in a sentence?

Here is “medicare” used in a sentence: “Once she turned 65, she enrolled in Medicare for her health coverage.”

What part of speech is “medicare”?

“Medicare” is a noun.

Is “medicare” a common word?

“Medicare” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Medicare is a government health insurance programme, most commonly the US programme covering people aged 65 and over or with certain disabilities. Medicaid is a separate US programme that provides coverage based on low income, so Medicare is tied mainly to age and disability while Medicaid is tied to financial need.

Is 'Medicare' spelled with a capital M?

As the name of a specific government programme, Medicare is a proper noun and is normally capitalised. The lowercase form is uncommon and would usually be treated as a spelling slip in formal writing.

Who is eligible for Medicare?

In its most common sense, Medicare is the US programme for people aged 65 and older, as well as for some younger people with certain disabilities. Eligibility rests mainly on age or disability status rather than on income.

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