### Question
What does electing individual mean?


### Answer
**Electing individual** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*:

> an individual associated or formerly associated with the employer in a business relationship who elects coverage under the employer's group health plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PEER REVIEW > Part A-General Provisions**

