publicmedicalassistance

noun
UK /ˌpʌblɪk ˈmɛdɪkəl əˈsɪstəns/
US /ˌpʌblɪk ˈmɛdɪkəl əˈsɪstəns/

Help from the government to pay for doctors and medicine when you are sick.

After losing his job, Tom applied for public medical assistance so he could still see a doctor.

SYNONYMS

public health aidgovernment medical helpstate healthcare supportsubsidized medical carepublic health coverage

RELATED WORDS

Medicaidhealthcarewelfareinsuranceclinic

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A government program that gives free or low-cost healthcare to people with little money.

The new law expanded public medical assistance to cover more families.

3. Money or services given by the state to help people get medical treatment.

She received public medical assistance to cover the cost of her surgery.

4. Help from public funds for medical needs, such as hospital bills or prescriptions.

Many seniors rely on public medical assistance for their monthly prescriptions.