Medical card
Medical Card
A Medical Card (pronounced: med-i-kal kard) is a document that entitles the holder to certain health services free of charge.
Etymology
The term "Medical Card" is derived from the English words "medical", referring to anything related to the science of medicine, and "card", a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard.
Definition
A Medical Card is a card issued by the government or a private health insurance company that verifies the holder's entitlement to certain medical benefits. These benefits may include free or discounted medical services, prescription drugs, and hospital care. The specific benefits and eligibility criteria for a Medical Card can vary depending on the issuing authority and the individual's circumstances.
Related Terms
- Health Insurance: A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured. Health insurance can reimburse the insured for expenses incurred from illness or injury, or pay the care provider directly.
- Medicare: A national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Medicaid: A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
- Private Health Insurance: Health insurance that isn't offered through a government program. It can be purchased by an individual or provided by an employer.
- Prescription Drug Coverage: Health insurance or plan that helps pay for prescription drugs and medications.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical card
- Wikipedia's article - Medical card
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