### Question
How does HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED define required coverage?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*, **required coverage** is defined as:

> with respect to an MA–PD plan—


(A) basic prescription drug coverage

#### 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**

