### Question
What is the definition of affiliation period?


### Answer
The definition of **affiliation period** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> a period which, under the terms of the health insurance coverage offered by the health maintenance organization, must expire before the health insurance coverage becomes effective

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part A-Group Market Reforms > subpart 1-portability, access, and renewability requirements**

