Pub. L. 89-554, tit. 5, pt. III, subpt. G, ch. 89, sec. 8904

Types of benefits

EnactedYear: 1966Length: 152 wordsOfficial source
§ 8904. Types of benefits The benefits to be provided under plans described by section 8903 of this title may be of the following types: (1) Service Benefit Plan.— (A) Hospital benefits. (B) Surgical benefits. (C) In-hospital medical benefits. (D) Ambulatory patient benefits. (E) Supplemental benefits. (F) Obstetrical benefits. (2) Indemnity Benefit Plan.— (A) Hospital care. (B) Surgical care and treatment. (C) Medical care and treatment. (D) Obstetrical benefits. (E) Prescribed drugs, medicines, and prosthetic devices. (F) Other medical supplies and services. (3) Employee Organization Plans.—Benefits of the types named under paragraph (1) or (2) of this section or both. (4) Comprehensive Medical Plans.—Benefits of the types named under paragraph (1) or (2) of this section or both. All plans contracted for under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this section shall include benefits both for costs associated with care in a general hospital and for other health services of a catastrophic nature.
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