### Question
How is the "eligible insured" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible insured** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18071* as follows -

> an individual—


(1) who enrolls in a qualified health plan in the silver level of coverage in the individual market offered through an Exchange

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18071*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER IV-AFFORDABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part A-Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions**

