### Question
What is the definition of qualifying medicare supplemental policy?


### Answer
The definition of **qualifying medicare supplemental policy** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss*:

> 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 D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

