What does the cryptic crossword clue "No payment for medical assistance, making one relaxed (8)" mean?

The definition is "relaxed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARE (synonym="medical assistance") + FREE (synonym="no payment") = CAREFREE; definition: "relaxed" The answer is CAREFREE.

No payment for medical assistance, making one relaxed (8)

Times Cryptic #28712 | 18 Across | 2023-09-19 flower

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