### Question
What is the definition of eligible individual?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible individual** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> an individual—


(1)(A) for whom, as of the date on which the individual seeks coverage under this section, the aggregate of the periods of creditable coverage (as defined in section 2701(c)) [1](#300gg-41_1_target) is 18 or more months and (B) whose most recent prior creditable coverage was under a group health plan, governmental plan, or church plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with any such plan)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part B-Individual Market Rules > subpart 1-portability, access, and renewability requirements**

