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42 U.S.C. § 18118 — Rules of construction

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42 U.S.C. § 18118 — Rules of construction

**(a) No effect on antitrust laws** Nothing in this title 11 See References in Text note below. (or an amendment made by this title) 1 shall be construed to modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws. For the purposes of this section, the term “antitrust laws” has the meaning given such term in subsection (a) of [section 12 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section12&num=0&edition=prelim), except that such term includes [section 45 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section45&num=0&edition=prelim) to the extent that such section 45 applies to unfair methods of competition. **(b) Rule of construction regarding Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act** Nothing in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title) 1 shall be construed to modify or limit the application of the exemption for Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 393–1 et seq.) as provided for under [section 1144(b)(5) of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1144/b/5&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Student health insurance plans** Nothing in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title) 1 shall be construed to prohibit an institution of higher education (as such term is defined for purposes of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [[20 U.S.C. 1001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]) from offering a student health insurance plan, to the extent that such requirement is otherwise permitted under applicable Federal, State or local law. **(d) No effect on existing requirements** Nothing in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title,1 unless specified by di

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**(a) No effect on antitrust laws** Nothing in this title 11 See References in Text note below. (or an amendment made by this title) 1 shall be construed to modify, impair, or supersede the operation of any of the antitrust laws. For the purposes of this section, the term “antitrust laws” has the meaning given such term in subsection (a) of [section 12 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section12&num=0&edition=prelim), except that such term includes [section 45 of title 15](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section45&num=0&edition=prelim) to the extent that such section 45 applies to unfair methods of competition. **(b) Rule of construction regarding Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act** Nothing in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title) 1 shall be construed to modify or limit the application of the exemption for Hawaii’s Prepaid Health Care Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 393–1 et seq.) as provided for under [section 1144(b)(5) of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section1144/b/5&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Student health insurance plans** Nothing in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title) 1 shall be construed to prohibit an institution of higher education (as such term is defined for purposes of the Higher Education Act of 1965 [[20 U.S.C. 1001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]) from offering a student health insurance plan, to the extent that such requirement is otherwise permitted under applicable Federal, State or local law. **(d) No effect on existing requirements** Nothing in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title,1 unless specified by direct statutory reference) shall be construed to modify any existing Federal requirement concerning the State agency responsible for determining eligibility for programs identified in [section 18083 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section18083&num=0&edition=prelim).

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15 U.S.C. § 12 — Definitions; short title

**(a)** “Antitrust laws,” as used herein, includes the Act entitled “An Act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies,” approved July second, eighteen hundred and ninety; sections seventy-three to seventy-six, inclusive, of an Act entitled “An Act to reduce taxation, to provide revenue for the Government, and for other purposes,” of August twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety-four; an Act entitled “An Act to amend sections seventy-three and seventy-six of the Act of August twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, entitled ‘An Act to reduce taxation, to provide revenue for the Government, and for other purposes,’ ” approved February twelfth, nineteen hundred and thirteen; and also this Act.“Commerce,” as used herein, means trade or commerce among the several States and with foreign nations, or between the District of Columbia or any Territory of the United States and any State, Territory, or foreign nation, or between any insular possessions or other places under the jurisdiction of the United States, or between any such possession or place and any State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or any foreign nation, or within the District of Columbia or any Territory or any insular possession or other place under the jurisdiction of the United States: Provided, That nothing in this Act contained shall apply to the Philippine Islands. The word “person” or “persons” wherever used in this Act shall be deemed to include corporations and associations existing under or authorized by the laws of either the United States, the laws of any of the Territories, the laws of any State, or the laws of any foreign country. **(b)** This Act may be cited as the “Clayton Act”.

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20 U.S.C. § 1001 — General definition of institution of higher education

**(a) Institution of higher education** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that— (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of [section 1091(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/d&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time. **(b) Additional institutions included** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes— (1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a re

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42 U.S.C. § 18083 — Streamlining of procedures for enrollment through an Exchange and State medicaid, CHIP, and health subsidy programs

**(a) In general** The Secretary shall establish a system meeting the requirements of this section under which residents of each State may apply for enrollment in, receive a determination of eligibility for participation in, and continue participation in, applicable State health subsidy programs. Such system shall ensure that if an individual applying to an Exchange is found through screening to be eligible for medical assistance under the State medicaid plan under title XIX 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by “of the Social Security Act”. [[42 U.S.C. 1396](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1396&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], or eligible for enrollment under a State children’s health insurance program (CHIP) under title XXI of such Act [[42 U.S.C. 1397aa](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1397aa&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the individual is enrolled for assistance under such plan or program. **(b) Requirements relating to forms and notice** (1) **Requirements relating to forms** (A) *In general* — The Secretary shall develop and provide to each State a single, streamlined form that— (i) may be used to apply for all applicable State health subsidy programs within the State; (ii) may be filed online, in person, by mail, or by telephone; (iii) may be filed with an Exchange or with State officials operating one of the other applicable State health subsidy programs; and (iv) is structured to maximize an applicant’s ability to complete the form satisfactorily, taking into account the characteristics of individuals who qualify for applicable State health subsidy programs. (B) *State authority to establish form* — A State may develop and use its own

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15 U.S.C. § 45 — Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by Commission

**(a) Declaration of unlawfulness; power to prohibit unfair practices; inapplicability to foreign trade** (1) Unfair methods of competition in or affecting commerce, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce, are hereby declared unlawful. (2) The Commission is hereby empowered and directed to prevent persons, partnerships, or corporations, except banks, savings and loan institutions described in [section 57a(f)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section57a/f/3&num=0&edition=prelim), Federal credit unions described in [section 57a(f)(4) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section57a/f/4&num=0&edition=prelim), common carriers subject to the Acts to regulate commerce, air carriers and foreign air carriers subject to part A of subtitle VII of title 49, and persons, partnerships, or corporations insofar as they are subject to the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended [[7 U.S.C. 181](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section181&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], except as provided in section 406(b) of said Act [[7 U.S.C. 227(b)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section227/b&num=0&edition=prelim)], from using unfair methods of competition in or affecting commerce and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. (3) This subsection shall not apply to unfair methods of competition involving commerce with foreign nations (other than import commerce) unless— (A) such methods of competition have a direct, substantial, and reasonably foreseeable effect— (i) on commerce which is not commerce with foreign nations, or on import commerce with foreign nations; or

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20 U.S.C. § 1001 — General definition of institution of higher

Page 185 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 1001 PART A—DEFINITIONS § 1001. General definition of institution of higher education (a) Institution of higher education For purposes of this chapter, other than sub- chapter IV, the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- cation’’ means an educational institution in any State that— (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 1091(d) of this title; (2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond sec- ondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s de- gree or provides not less than a 2-year pro- gram that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is ac- ceptable for admission to a graduate or profes- sional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assur- ance that the institution will meet the accred- itation standards of such an agency or associa- tion within a reasonable time. (b) Additional institutions included For purposes of this chapter, other than sub- chapter IV, the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- cation’’ also includes— (1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of tr

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42 U.S.C. § 18118 — Rules of construction

Page 9140 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 18115 1 See References in Text note below. 1 See References in Text note below. 1 See References in Text note below. (Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1554, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 259.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 111–148, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 119, known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 18001 of this title and Tables. § 18115. Freedom not to participate in Federal health insurance programs No individual, company, business, nonprofit entity, or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall be required to participate in any Federal health in- surance program created under this Act (or any amendments made by this Act), or in any Fed- eral health insurance program expanded by this Act (or any such amendments), and there shall be no penalty or fine imposed upon any such issuer for choosing not to participate in such programs. (Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1555, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 260.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 111–148, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 119, known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 18001 of this title and Tables. § 18116. Nondiscrimination (a) In general Except as otherwise provided for in this title 1 (or an amendment made by this title),1 an indi- vidual shall not, on the ground prohibited under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), title IX of the Education Amend- ments of 1972 (20 U.S.

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