The words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Creditable coverage" means, with respect to an individual, in accordance with Public Law 104-191, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, coverage of that individual under any of the following:
1. A group health plan;
2. Health insurance coverage;
3. Part A or Part B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act;
4. Title XIX of the Social Security Act, other than benefits solely under section 1928 of the Act;
5. Title 10, Chapter 55 of the United States Code;
6. A medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization;
7. A State health benefits risk pool;
8. A health plan offered under Title 5, chapter 89 of the United States Code;
9. A public health plan;
10. A health benefit plan under 22 U.S.C. § 2504(e); or
11. Coverage of excepted benefits as defined in 29 U.S.C. § 1186(c).
N.J. Admin. Code § 10:72-8.2