### Question
How is the "applicable plan" defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable plan** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395y* as follows -

> the following laws, plans, or other arrangements, including the fiduciary or administrator for such law, plan, or arrangement:


(i) Liability insurance (including self-insurance)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

