### Question
What is the definition of primary plan?


### Answer
The definition of **primary plan** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1395y*:

> a group health plan or large group health plan, to the extent that clause (i) applies, and a workmen's compensation law or plan, an automobile or liability insurance policy or plan (including a self-insured plan) or no fault insurance, to the extent that clause (ii) applies

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

