healthcare allowances
nounUK /ˈhɛlθkeə əˈlaʊənsɪz/
US /ˈhɛlθkɛr əˈlaʊənsɪz/
Money given to help pay for doctors and medicine.
The company gives its workers healthcare allowances to help with medical bills.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Regular payments from a government or employer that help cover health costs.
Seniors rely on their healthcare allowances to buy prescription drugs.
3. A set amount of money set aside in a budget for medical care.
The charity's healthcare allowances were used to run free clinics.
4. Extra money added to a salary to cover health-related needs.
Her contract includes healthcare allowances for dental and vision care.