### Question
What does non-network MSA plan mean?


### Answer
**Non-network MSA plan** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> an MSA plan offered by a Medicare+Choice organization that does not provide benefits required to be provided by this part, in whole or in part, through a defined set of providers under contract, or under another arrangement, with the organization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Medicare+Choice Program**

