### Question
How is the term full risk plan defined?


### Answer
The term **full risk plan** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w* as the following:

> a prescription drug plan that is not a limited risk plan or a fallback prescription drug plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program > subpart 2-prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing**

