### Question
What does medical or surgical benefits mean?


### Answer
**Medical or surgical benefits** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> benefits with respect to medical or surgical services, as defined under the terms of the plan or coverage (as the case may be), but does not include mental health benefits

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part A-Group Market Reforms > subpart 2-other requirements**

