medicare
IPA: mˈɛdʌkɛr
noun
- (Canada) The Canadian public health insurance system.
- (US) The system of government subsidies for health care for the elderly and disabled.
- (Australia) The publicly funded universal health care system, operated by the government authority Medicare Australia.
- (Canada) Alternative spelling of medicare [(Canada) The Canadian public health insurance system.]
Advertisement
Examples of "medicare" in Sentences
- Many senior citizens rely on Medicare for their healthcare coverage
- Medicare helps cover the cost of doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription medications
- Enrolling in Medicare can be a confusing process, but there are resources available to help navigate the system
- As the population ages, the demand for Medicare services continues to increase
- Some people choose to supplement their Medicare coverage with private insurance plans
Advertisement
Advertisement