### Question
How is the "qualified carrier" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified carrier** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9001* as follows -

> an insurance company (or consortium of insurance companies) that is licensed to issue long-term care insurance in all States, taking any subsidiaries of such a company into account (and, in the case of a consortium, considering the member companies and any subsidiaries thereof, collectively)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9001*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 90-LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE**

