### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION define health plan?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*, **health plan** is defined as:

> a plan or program that provides health benefits, whether directly, through insurance, or otherwise, and includes—


(1) a policy of health insurance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

