Definition

Noun: A payment issued by the Medicare program to reimburse an eligible older person for covered healthcare expenses. It represents a refund or payment for costs incurred.

Usage

This term specifically refers to the physical check or electronic payment transfer received as reimbursement. It is used in the context of U.S. government-administered health insurance for people aged 65 and over, or those with certain disabilities.

Examples

• The hospital bill was high, but she received a Medicare check to cover most of the cost.
• He deposits his Medicare check directly into his bank account each month.
• Please allow 30 days for processing before you receive your Medicare check.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in administrative and personal finance contexts when discussing the disbursement of benefits.
• While historically a physical paper check, the term is still commonly used even when the reimbursement is made via direct electronic deposit.

Variants and Related Words

• Medicare reimbursement: A more general term for the repayment of expenses, which may be received as a check, direct deposit, or as a credit to an account.
• Medicare benefit: A broader term encompassing all types of coverage and payments provided by the Medicare program.
• Medicare payment: Can refer to payments made by Medicare directly to healthcare providers, as well as reimbursements to beneficiaries.

Synonyms

• Reimbursement check
• Benefit payment
• Refund check (in this specific context)

Related Phrases

• To receive a Medicare check: The act of getting the reimbursement payment.
  • She will receive a Medicare check for her doctor's visit.
• To await a Medicare check: To wait for the reimbursement payment to arrive.
  • He is awaiting a Medicare check before paying the final balance.

Noun

1. a check reimbursing an aged person for the expenses of health care