### Question
What is the definition of qualified employer?


### Answer
The definition of **qualified employer** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 18032*:

> a small employer that elects to make all full-time employees of such employer eligible for 1 or more qualified health plans offered in the small group market through an Exchange that offers qualified health plans

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18032*
  - 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**

