### Question
How is the "private payor" defined?


### Answer
The term **private payor** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395m* as follows -

> the following:


(A) A health insurance issuer and a group health plan (as such terms are defined in section 300gg–91 of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

