### Question
How is the term election period defined?


### Answer
The term **election period** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300bb* as the following:

> the period which—


(A) begins not later than the date on which coverage terminates under the plan by reason of a qualifying event,


(B) is of at least 60 days' duration, and


(C) ends not earlier than 60 days after the later of—


(i) the date described in subparagraph (A), or


(ii) in the case of any qualified beneficiary who receives notice under section 300bb–6(4) of this title, the date of such notice

#### 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**

