### Question
How is the "qualifying medicare supplemental policy" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualifying medicare supplemental policy** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss* as follows -

> a medicare supplemental policy which has been issued in compliance with this section as in effect on the date before December 13, 1989

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

