Medicare

noun

Medi·​care ˈme-di-ˌker How to pronounce Medicare (audio)
: a government program of medical care especially for the aged

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But after programs like Social Security and Medicare were introduced and older adults grew healthier and wealthier, more opted to live on their own. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025 If confirmed by the Senate, Oz would be responsible for the programs that more than half of the country relies on for health insurance: Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. Amanda Seitz and Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 That year, with the creation of Medicare, Congress changed the law to impose FICA taxes on tips, but just on the employee’s side. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 The probe is evaluating UnitedHealth’s protocol for recording diagnoses that can lead to extra payments on Medicare Advantage plans, according to the report. Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Medicare

Word History

Etymology

blend of medical and care

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Medicare was in 1953

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“Medicare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medicare. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

Medicare

noun
Medi·​care ˈmed-i-ˌke(ə)r How to pronounce Medicare (audio)
-ˌka(ə)r
: a government program of medical care especially for the aged

Medical Definition

Medicare

noun
: a government program of medical care especially for the elderly

Legal Definition

Medicare

noun
Medi·​care ˈme-di-ˌkar How to pronounce Medicare (audio)
: a government program of medical care especially for the aged

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