Medicaid
Medical term Administrative Assisting
Joint federal and state health insurance for many people with low income; each state sets its own rules.
Sources
- Medicaid · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Related terms
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- deductibleThe amount the patient owes for covered services each coverage period before the plan starts to pay.
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- grievanceA complaint made to a health insurer or plan.
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