### Question
How is the term health plan defined?


### Answer
The term **health plan** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 4303* as the following:

> an insurance policy or contract, medical or hospital service agreement, membership or subscription contract, or other arrangement under which health services for individuals are provided or the expenses of such services are paid

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 4303*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 43-EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

