public health insurance
nounUK /ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
US /ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
A kind of health insurance that the government gives people to help pay for doctors and medicine.
Thanks to public health insurance, my grandmother can see the doctor without worrying about the cost.
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2. A government-run program that helps pay medical bills for people who cannot afford private insurance.
The new law expanded public health insurance to cover more low-income families.
3. Health coverage funded by taxes rather than by private companies.
In some countries, public health insurance is available to every citizen.
4. A safety-net plan that ensures basic medical care for vulnerable groups.
Children and seniors often rely on public health insurance for regular checkups.