medical expenses
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
Money you pay when you go to a doctor or get medicine to feel better.
The family saved money to cover their medical expenses after the baby was born.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Money spent on checkups, tests, and hospital stays.
Her medical expenses included X-rays and a night in the hospital.
3. Costs for medicine you buy at a pharmacy.
He kept track of his medical expenses for the year.
4. Money paid for dental or eye care.
The plan helps pay for medical expenses like glasses and fillings.