### Question
Can you define what group participation rule means?


### Answer
**Group participation rule** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> a requirement relating to the minimum number of participants or beneficiaries that must be enrolled in relation to a specified percentage or number of eligible individuals or employees of an employer

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part A-Group Market Reforms > subpart 3-provisions applicable only to health insurance issuers**

