Medicaid
1. A United States federal and state program that provides health insurance coverage to low-income individuals and families
Medicaid covers essential health services for millions of Americans who cannot afford private insurance.
O Medicaid cobre serviços de saúde essenciais para milhões de americanos que não podem pagar um seguro privado.
2. A joint federal-state health insurance program established under Title XIX of the Social Security Act in 1965
Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines.
Cada estado administra seu próprio programa Medicaid dentro das diretrizes federais.
3. Coverage that includes hospital care, physician services, prescription drugs, and long-term care for eligible beneficiaries
Her pregnancy was covered by Medicaid, which paid for all prenatal and delivery costs.
Sua gravidez foi coberta pelo Medicaid, que pagou todos os custos pré-natais e de parto.
Medicaid is a cornerstone of the American healthcare system, distinct from Medicare which serves seniors. It is heavily discussed in Brazilian media when addressing comparisons between American and Brazilian healthcare systems. In Brazil, the closest equivalent would be the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde - Unified Health System), though they operate under different models. The term is typically not translated in Portuguese-language discussions about American healthcare policy.
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