### Question
How is the "life-threatening condition" defined?


### Answer
The term **life-threatening condition** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg* as follows -

> any disease or condition from which the likelihood of death is probable unless the course of the disease or condition is interrupted

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part A-Individual and Group Market Reforms > Subpart I-General Reform**

