### Question
How does the law define group market?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18024*, **group market** is defined as:

> the health insurance market under which individuals obtain health insurance coverage (directly or through any arrangement) on behalf of themselves (and their dependents) through a group health plan maintained by an employer

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18024*
  - 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**

