# 42 U.S.C. § 18021: Qualified health plan defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18021

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 U.S.C. § 18021
- **Heading:** Qualified health plan defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 157—QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III—AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part A—Establishment of Qualified Health Plans

## Text

has in effect a certification (which may include a seal or other indication of approval) that such plan meets the criteria for certification described in section 18031(c) of this title issued or recognized by each Exchange through which such plan is offered;

( Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1301 , title X, § 10104(a), Mar. 23, 2010 , 124 Stat. 162 , 896.)

## Nearby sections

- [42 U.S.C. § 18021 Qualified health plan defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18021.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18022 Essential health benefits requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18022.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18023 Special rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18023.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18024 Related definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18024.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18031 Affordable choices of health benefit plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18031.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18032 Consumer choice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18032.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18033 Financial integrity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18033.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18041 State flexibility in operation and enforcement of Exchanges and related requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18041.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18042 Federal program to assist establishment and operation of nonprofit, member-run health insurance issuers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18042.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18043 Funding for the territories](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18043.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18044 Level playing field](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18044.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18051 State flexibility to establish basic health programs for low-income individuals not eligible for medicaid](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18051.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18052 Waiver for State innovation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18052.md)
- [42 U.S.C. § 18053 Provisions relating to offering of plans in more than one State](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t42_s18053.md)

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