### Question
How does the law define chronically ill enrollee?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*, **chronically ill enrollee** is defined as:

> an enrollee in an MA plan that the Secretary determines—


(I) has one or more comorbid and medically complex chronic conditions that is life threatening or significantly limits the overall health or function of the enrollee

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Medicare+Choice Program**

