### Question
What does election period mean?


### Answer
**Election period** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1165*:

> the period which—


(A) begins not later than the date on which coverage terminates under the plan by reason of a qualifying event,


(B) is of at least 60 days’ duration, and


(C) ends not earlier than 60 days after the later of—


(i) the date described in subparagraph (A), or


(ii) in the case of any qualified beneficiary who receives notice under section 1166(4) [1](#1165_1_target) of this title, the date of such notice

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1165*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 6-continuation coverage and additional standards for group health plans**

