noun
Medicaid
MEH-dih-kayd
noun
1
A US government program that provides health coverage to people with low incomes.
"Her family qualified for Medicaid after her husband lost his job."
How to Use Medicaid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAmerican public health insurance for people who can't otherwise afford medical care.
UK vs US
US-specific; the UK equivalent concept is covered by the NHS rather than a means-tested insurance program.
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Etymology
A blend of "medical" and "aid," coined when the US program was created in 1965.