A health insurance program for people who cannot afford regular medical care. The program is run by U.S. federal, state, and local governments. People who receive
Medicaid may have to pay a small amount for the services they get.
Medicaid (MEH-dih-kayd)
A health insurance program for people who cannot afford regular medical care. The program is run by U.S. federal, state, and local governments. People who receive Medicaid may have to pay a small amount for the services they get.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)