### Question
How is the "COBRA premiums" defined?


### Answer
The term **COBRA premiums** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396a* as follows -

> the applicable premium imposed with respect to COBRA continuation coverage

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

