### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define group health plan?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300bb*, **group health plan** is defined as:

> given such term in 5000(b) [1](#300bb-8_1_target) of title 26. Such term shall not include any plan substantially all of the coverage under which is for qualified long-term care services (as defined in section 7702B(c) of title 26). 

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XX-REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN GROUP HEALTH PLANS FOR CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES**

