medicare
Definition
Medicare (noun) 1. A federally administered health insurance program in the United States: A national social insurance program, administered by the U.S. federal government, that provides health insurance coverage. 2. Health coverage for specific eligible groups: This insurance is primarily available to individuals who are aged 65 and over, regardless of income or medical history. It also covers some younger people with specific disabilities.
Usage
- Medicare is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- It is used to refer to the specific U.S. government program. It is not a general term for health insurance or care for the elderly.
- It often appears with verbs like , , , , or .
Examples
- "My grandmother will become eligible for Medicare when she turns 65 next month."
- "The hospital accepts Medicare for payment."
- "Understanding the different parts of Medicare (Part A, B, C, and D) is important for choosing coverage."
Advanced Usage
- Medicare Advantage (Part C): A type of Medicare plan offered by private companies that contracts with Medicare to provide all Part A and Part B benefits. These plans often include additional coverage.
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap): A private insurance policy designed to cover some of the healthcare costs not covered by original Medicare (Parts A & B), such as copayments and deductibles.
- Medicare eligibility: The criteria one must meet to qualify for the program, primarily based on age (65+) or disability status.
Variants and Related Words
- Medicaid (noun): A separate U.S. government program that provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. It is often discussed alongside Medicare, but the programs and eligibility differ.
- Medigap: See "Advanced Usage."
Synonyms
- Senior health insurance (general descriptive term, not a proper name)
- Federal health insurance for the aged (descriptive phrase)
Note: There are no direct, single-word synonyms for this specific, branded government program.
Noun
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health care for the aged; a federally administered system of health insurance available to persons aged 65 and over
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