healthcareexpenses
nounUK /ˈhelθkeə ɪkˈspensɪz/
US /ˈhelθker ɪkˈspensɪz/
Money you pay to see a doctor or get medicine when you are sick.
The family saved money to cover their healthcare expenses.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The total amount a company spends on health benefits for its workers.
The company's healthcare expenses rose after adding dental coverage.
3. Payments for long-term care such as nursing homes or home aides.
Her healthcare expenses included a nurse who visited every week.
4. Costs for preventive care like checkups and vaccines.
Regular checkups are among the cheapest healthcare expenses.