### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define group health plan?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1191b*, **group health plan** is defined as:

> an employee welfare benefit plan to the extent that the plan provides medical care (as defined in paragraph (2) and including items and services paid for as medical care) to employees or their dependents (as defined under the terms of the plan) directly or through insurance, reimbursement, or otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1191b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 7-group health plan requirements > Subpart C-General Provisions**

