### Question
How is the term qualified health plan defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified health plan** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18021* as the following:

> a health plan that—


(A) has in effect a certification (which may include a seal or other indication of approval) that such plan meets the criteria for certification described in section 18031(c) of this title issued or recognized by each Exchange through which such plan is offered

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part A-Establishment of Qualified Health Plans**

