### Question
How is the "health insurance coverage" defined?


### Answer
The term **health insurance coverage** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg* as follows -

> benefits consisting of medical care (provided directly, through insurance or reimbursement, or otherwise and including items and services paid for as medical care) under any hospital or medical service policy or certificate, hospital or medical service plan contract, or health maintenance organization contract offered by a health insurance issuer

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

