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Medicaid — Medicaid, (Medical Assistance), ist ein Gesundheitsfürsorgeprogramm in den USA, das die Bundesstaaten organisieren und Bundesstaat und Bundesregierung paritätisch finanzieren. Die Mischfinanzierung ist so festgelegt, dass der Bund 50 bis 80… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Medicaid — est un programme créé aux États Unis qui a pour but de fournir une assurance maladie aux individus et aux familles à faible revenu et ressource[1]. Il est géré par les États qui le subventionnent conjointement avec le gouvernement fédéral. Parmi… … Wikipédia en Français
Medicaid — med·ic·aid / me di ˌkād/ n often cap: a program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford regular medical care and financed by the state and federal governments Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. Medicaid … Law dictionary
Medicaid — Med‧i‧caid [ˈmedɪkeɪd] noun [uncountable] a system in the US by which the government helps to pay the cost of medical treatment for poor people: • The number of people who qualify for Medicaid has been rising steadily. compare Medicare * * *… … Financial and business terms
medicaid — n. A program controlled by the United States government to provide health care for the needy. It is funded by contributions from the salaries of workers, and is therefore a form of health insurance. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Medicaid — En EE.UU., programa estatal de financiación federal para la asistencia médica de las personas con escasos recursos económicos, autorizado por el Título XIX de la Social Security Act. Bajo unas amplias pautas federales, cada estado determina… … Diccionario médico
Medicaid — 1966, U.S. medical assistance program set up by Title XIX of the Social Security Act of 1965. See MEDICAL (Cf. medical) + AID (Cf. aid) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
Medicaid — ☆ Medicaid [med′i kād΄ ] n. [< MEDIC(AL) + AID] [also m ] a public health program through which certain medical and hospital expenses of those having no income, or a low income, are paid for from state and federal funds … English World dictionary
Medicaid — Not to be confused with Medicare. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Medicaid administrator) logo Medicaid is the United States health program for certain people and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means tested program… … Wikipedia
Medicaid — A joint federal and state program that helps low income individuals or families pay for the costs associated with long term medical and custodial care, provided they qualify. Although largely funded by the federal government, Medicaid is run by… … Investment dictionary
Medicaid — State programs of public assistance to persons regardless of age whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care. The United States federal government provides matching funds to the state Medicaid programs. * * * Med·ic·aid med … Medical dictionary
