### Question
What does qualifying covered retiree mean?


### Answer
**Qualifying covered retiree** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> a part D eligible individual who is not enrolled in a prescription drug plan or an MA–PD plan but is covered under a qualified retiree prescription drug plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program > subpart 3-application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans**

