medicare

/mɛdɪˈkɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

A U.S. health insurance program for people 65 or older, or those with disabilities, that is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“She qualified for Medicare after retiring at 65.”

2. verb

To provide health insurance or medical care, especially through a government program.

“The new law will medicare millions of low-income families.”

Synonyms

  • health insurance
  • medicaid

Antonyms

  • self-funded
  • uninsured