### Question
How does REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE define beneficiary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*, **beneficiary** is defined as:

> given such term under section 3(8) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 [29 U.S.C. 1002(8)].

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

