### Question
How is the "health status-related factor” means any of the factors described in section 2702(a)(1).[1](#300gg-91_1_target)


#### (10) Network plan


The term “network plan" defined?


### Answer
The term **health status-related factor” means any of the factors described in section 2702(a)(1).[1](#300gg-91_1_target)


#### (10) Network plan


The term “network plan** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg* as follows -

> health insurance coverage of a health insurance issuer under which the financing and delivery of medical care (including items and services paid for as medical care) are provided, in whole or in part, through a defined set of providers under contract with the issuer

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part C-Definitions; Miscellaneous Provisions**

