### Question
How does EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM define group health plan?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1167*, **group health plan** is defined as:

> an employee welfare benefit plan providing medical care (as defined in section 213(d) of title 26) to participants or beneficiaries directly or through insurance, reimbursement, or otherwise

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1167*
  - 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**

