### Question
How does State Flexibility To Establish Alternative Programs define standard heath plan?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18051*, **standard heath plan** is defined as:

> a health benefits plan that the State contracts with under this section—


(1) under which the only individuals eligible to enroll are eligible individuals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18051*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part D-State Flexibility To Establish Alternative Programs**

