42 U.S.C. § 300gg–62. Preemption and application

1. (a)
   (a)

   In general

   Subject to subsection (b), nothing in this part (or part C insofar as it applies to this part) shall be construed to prevent a State from establishing, implementing, or continuing in effect standards and requirements unless such standards and requirements prevent the application of a requirement of this part.
2. (b)
   (b)

   Rules of construction

   1. (1)
      (b)(1)Nothing in this part (or part C insofar as it applies to this part) shall be construed to affect or modify the provisions of section 1144 of title 29.
   2. (2)
      (b)(2)Nothing in this part (other than section 300gg–51 of this title) shall be construed as requiring health insurance coverage offered in the individual market to provide specific benefits under the terms of such coverage.
3. (c)
   (c)

   Application of part A provisions

   1. (1)
      (c)(1)

      In general

      The provisions of part A shall apply to health insurance issuers providing health insurance coverage in the individual market in a State as provided for in such part.
   2. (2)
      (c)(2)

      Clarification

      To the extent that any provision of this part conflicts with a provision of part A with respect to health insurance issuers providing health insurance coverage in the individual market in a State, the provisions of such part A shall apply.