needy

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Florida does have a medically needy or “share of cost” program, which allows individuals with income slightly above the Medicaid threshold to qualify by treating the excess income as a deductible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

She comes across as a needy figure, chasing money and support - apparently describing herself to Epstein as "very traumatised and alone".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Barbie’s needy male counterpart, it turns out, is not “just Ken.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

In recent years, more than a dozen U.S. cities have run universal basic income programs, often smaller or pilot programs that have offered guaranteed basic incomes to select groups of needy residents.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

I just thought of a slogan: "I like you, too, Sparkle, but not in a needy way. Also, I'm the cool, geek-chic guy you never knew you always wanted."

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon