medicalallowances
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪkəl əˈlaʊənsɪz/
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl əˈlaʊənsɪz/
Money given to help pay for doctor visits and medicine.
The company gives medical allowances to workers who need to see a doctor.
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2. Extra money added to a budget for health costs.
The school set aside medical allowances for the nurse's office.
3. Regular payments from a government or employer for health needs.
Her medical allowances cover her monthly prescriptions.
4. A set amount of money allowed for medical spending in a plan.
The plan's medical allowances reset every year.