healthcare coverage
nounUK /ˈhelθkeə ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
US /ˈhelθker ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
A plan that helps pay for doctor visits and medicine when you are sick.
My family has healthcare coverage, so going to the doctor does not cost too much.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The range of medical services and treatments that an insurance plan will pay for.
Check whether your healthcare coverage includes dental care.
3. The state of having access to medical services, whether through insurance or a public program.
Many people in the country still lack healthcare coverage.
4. The amount of protection or financial help a policy provides for medical costs.
The new job offers better healthcare coverage than the old one.