### Question
What does employment-based retiree health coverage mean?


### Answer
**Employment-based retiree health coverage** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> health insurance or other coverage of health care costs (whether provided by voluntary insurance coverage or pursuant to statutory or contractual obligation) for part D eligible individuals (or for such individuals and their spouses and dependents) under a group health plan based on their status as retired participants in such 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 3-application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans**

