### Question
How does the law define medical care?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1191b*, **medical care** is defined as:

> amounts paid for—


(A) the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or amounts paid for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body,


(B) amounts paid for transportation primarily for and essential to medical care referred to in subparagraph (A), and


(C) amounts paid for insurance covering medical care referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1191b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 7-group health plan requirements > Subpart C-General Provisions**

