Social Welfare Policies

noun a U.S. government program that provides healthcare coverage for eligible low-income individuals and families

• Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families.
• My cousin was able to get the surgery she needed thanks to Medicaid.
• I heard Medicaid covers all your doctor visits for free.
• Access to Medicaid is like a safety net for those who cannot afford healthcare.

noun a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual

adjective relating to or characteristic of a policy or policies

• The company's policy on data protection is very strict.
• I heard that the school has a new policy about cell phone use in class.
• Dude, did you hear about the no hat policy at the club?
• His policy of always being honest has earned him a lot of respect.