### Question
How is the "coverage year" defined?


### Answer
The term **coverage year** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w* as follows -

> given such term in section 1395w–115(b)(4) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program > subpart 3-application to medicare advantage program and treatment of employer-sponsored programs and other prescription drug plans**

