medicalentitlements

noun

UK /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənts/

US /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənts/

These are health benefits that someone is officially allowed to get.

The new law lists the medical entitlements that every citizen can receive.

SYNONYMS

health benefits medical rights healthcare allowances medical privileges

RELATED WORDS

insurance coverage benefits healthcare policy

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The legal rights a person has to receive specific medical treatments or services.

Patients should know their medical entitlements before going to the hospital.

3. Government-provided health services that people are guaranteed by law.

The reform expanded medical entitlements for low-income families.

4. The set of healthcare items or procedures an insurance plan promises to pay for.

Check your medical entitlements to see if the surgery is covered.