### Question
Can you define what plain language means?


### Answer
**Plain language** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 18031*:

> language that the intended audience, including individuals with limited English proficiency, can readily understand and use because that language is concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices of plain language writing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18031*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part B-Consumer Choices and Insurance Competition Through Health Benefit Exchanges**

