### Question
What is the definition of health insurance coverage?


### Answer
The definition of **health insurance coverage** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 9805*:

> benefits consisting of medical care (provided directly, through insurance or reimbursement, or otherwise) under any hospital or medical service policy or certificate, hospital or medical service plan contract, or health maintenance organization contract offered by a health insurance issuer

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 9805*
  - Heading: **Subtitle K-Group Health Plan Portability, Access, and Renewability Requirements > CHAPTER 100-GROUP HEALTH PLAN PORTABILITY, ACCESS, AND RENEWABILITY REQUIREMENTS**

