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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns] / əˈsɪs təns /


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States consider whether recovering the Medicaid costs would cause the heir severe financial hardship, like leaving them destitute or forcing them to rely on public assistance.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Many subcontractors offer additional benefits, including tuition assistance and paid vacation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Ninety percent of the tax would fund healthcare, and 10% would go toward education and food assistance.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Messages of support came in from across the region and the world, including offers of assistance from the European Union, Israel and Mexico.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“Of course! She’ll be as pleased with the assistance as I am.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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