### Question
What does eligible individual mean?


### Answer
**Eligible individual** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> an individual—


(1)(A) for whom, as of the date on which the individual seeks coverage under this section, the aggregate of the periods of creditable coverage (as defined in section 300gg(c) of this title) is 18 or more months and (B) whose most recent prior creditable coverage was under a group health plan, governmental plan, or church plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with any such plan)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part B-Individual Market Rules > subpart 1-portability, access, and renewability requirements**

