### Question
How is the "alternate recipient" defined?


### Answer
The term **alternate recipient** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1169* as follows -

> any child of a participant who is recognized under a medical child support order as having a right to enrollment under a group health plan with respect to such participant

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1169*
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