A standard health insurance policy covers:
- Visits to primary care doctors and specialists
- Emergency services, including visits to the emergency room
- Medical check-ups, including blood tests, pap smears, etc.
- Medically necessary procedures (surgery, MRIs, CAT Scans)
- Prescription drugs
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