Medical Benefits
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Health-related benefits provided by an employer, insurer, or government program to cover medical expenses and services.
The employee's medical benefits include coverage for hospitalization and prescription drugs.
- (n.) Compensatory benefits awarded for medical care or treatment in legal claims, such as personal injury settlements.
The settlement included medical benefits to cover the plaintiff’s future treatment costs.
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- medical benefits
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "medical benefits" may refer both to contractual health coverage and to awarded compensation for medical costs in claims; clarity depends on context.
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