### Question
Can you define what creditable health coverage means?


### Answer
**Creditable health coverage** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*:

> given the term “creditable coverage” under section 2701(c) [2](#1397jj_2_target) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg(c)) and includes coverage that meets the requirements of section 1397cc of this title provided to a targeted low-income child under this subchapter or under a waiver approved under section 1397ee(c)(2)(B) of this title (relating to a direct service waiver).

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

