statehealthplan
nounUK /steɪt ˈhɛlθ plæn/
US /steɪt ˈhɛlθ plæn/
A health plan run by a state to help people pay for doctors and medicine.
My aunt gets her medicine through the state health plan.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program that helps people with low income see doctors.
The state health plan paid for his hospital visit.
3. A set of rules a state makes for health care.
Lawmakers talked about the new state health plan.
4. A plan that covers state workers' medical costs.
Teachers here can join the state health plan.