### Question
Can you define what health benefits means?


### Answer
**Health benefits** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 18002*:

> medical, surgical, hospital, prescription drug, and such other benefits as shall be determined by the Secretary, whether self-funded, or delivered through the purchase of insurance or otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO PRESERVE AND EXPAND COVERAGE**

