### Question
How is the term continuation coverage defined?


### Answer
The term **continuation coverage** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1162* as the following:

> coverage under the plan which meets the following requirements:


#### (1) Type of benefit coverage


The coverage must consist of coverage which, as of the time the coverage is being provided, is identical to the coverage provided under the plan to similarly situated beneficiaries under the plan with respect to whom a qualifying event has not occurred

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1162*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 6-continuation coverage and additional standards for group health plans**

