### Question
How does the law define continuation coverage?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300bb*, **continuation coverage** is defined as:

> coverage under the plan which meets the following requirements:


#### (1) Type of benefit coverage


The coverage must consist of coverage which, as of the time the coverage is being provided, is identical to the coverage provided under the plan to similarly situated beneficiaries under the plan with respect to whom a qualifying event has not occurred

#### 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**

