ESL Fast 365 Essays #22 Medical Insurance

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. prescription
    the action of issuing authoritative rules or directions
    Health care includes visits to the doctor, prescription medication, and emergency services.
  2. provider
    someone who supplies the means for subsistence
    That doctor is the person's primary care provider.
  3. premium
    payment for insurance
    Once a person picks a plan, they pay a premium, which is a fixed amount of money every month.
  4. disable
    injure permanently
    The elderly, and disabled can get government-run health insurance through programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
  5. elderly
    very old or advanced in years
    The elderly, and disabled can get government-run health insurance through programs like Medicaid and Medicare.
  6. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
    Those that do not get health insurance by the end of the year will have to pay a fine in the form of an extra tax when they file their income taxes.
  7. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
    Health care includes visits to the doctor, prescription medication, and emergency services.
  8. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
    That doctor is the person's primary care provider.
  9. qualify
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
    If people cannot afford to buy health insurance, they may qualify for government programs that offer free health insurance like Medicaid, Medicare or for children, a special program called the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
  10. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
    If people cannot afford to buy health insurance, they may qualify for government programs that offer free health insurance like Medicaid, Medicare or for children, a special program called the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
  11. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
    At some jobs, companies offer health insurance plans as part of a benefits package.
  12. base
    use as a foundation for; establish or found on
    They can also buy health insurance through state marketplaces, where people can get help choosing a plan based on their income and health care needs.
  13. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
    Individuals can also buy health insurance.
  14. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
    These marketplaces also create an easy way to compare what different plans offer.
  15. require
    have need of
    The law requires all Americans have health insurance by 2014.
Created on Thu Feb 04 17:40:57 EST 2021 (updated Sun May 09 04:20:39 EDT 2021)

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