disenrollment
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈroʊl.mənt/
Definition
The act of removing an individual from a program, health insurance plan, or public benefit system.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'opposite of' or 'removal') with 'enrollment,' which traces back to the Old French 'enroller' ('to register'). It entered modern usage as a way to formally describe the termination of membership in a structured system.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to patients losing their Medicaid coverage due to administrative hurdles rather than a lack of eligibility. This highlights how procedural complexities can inadvertently result in people being dropped from essential health programs.
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