### Question
How is the term excepted benefits defined?


### Answer
The term **excepted benefits** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1191b* as the following:

> benefits under one or more (or any combination thereof) of the following:


#### (1) Benefits not subject to requirements


(A) Coverage only for accident, or disability income insurance, or any combination thereof

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1191b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 7-group health plan requirements > Subpart C-General Provisions**

