### Question
What is the definition of group participation rule?


### Answer
The definition of **group participation rule** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> a requirement relating to the minimum number of participants or beneficiaries that must be enrolled in relation to a specified percentage or number of eligible individuals or employees of an employer

#### 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 3-provisions applicable only to health insurance issuers**

