Otherwise you may be exposing millions of people to the risks and the financial costs of surgery for a placebo effect that will not likely last. (scientificamerican.com)
Basic protection deals with costs of a hospital room, hospital services, care and supplies, cost of surgery in or out of hospital, and doctor visits. (allinsuranceinfo.org)
It does not cover costs of surgeries, prescription drugs and doctors» visits — those are covered by health insurance, or Medicare in the case of most seniors. (policygenius.com)