medicare
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a US government program that pays for healthcare for people over 65 and some people with disabilities.
a federal health insurance program in the United States primarily for individuals aged 65 or older and younger people with specific disabilities.
Simple“My grandfather relies on Medicare to cover his monthly doctor visits.”
In context“The debate over federal spending often focuses on the long-term sustainability of Medicare as the aging population increases demand for services.”
UsageUsually capitalized as a proper noun.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the system in Australia that provides free or low-cost medical care to all citizens.
the publicly funded universal healthcare system in Australia, providing access to medical services for all citizens and permanent residents.
Simple“You need to show your Medicare card when you visit a clinic in Sydney.”
In context“The Australian government introduced Medicare to ensure that basic medical treatment remains accessible to all residents regardless of their income level.”
UsageUsually capitalized as a proper noun.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the unofficial name for the public health insurance system in Canada.
an informal but widely used term for the publicly funded single-payer health insurance system in Canada.
Simple“Canadians often take great pride in their system of medicare.”
In context“While the Canada Health Act governs the standards, most citizens simply refer to the entire provincial insurance framework as medicare.”
UsageOften written in lowercase in Canadian English when referring to the general system.