Sec. 102. Eligibility
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Subject to subsection (b), an individual is eligible to enroll in such public health plan option if the individual is otherwise eligible to purchase individual health insurance coverage through an Exchange and the individual resides in a rating area in which the Secretary makes the public health plan option available. In determining in which rating areas the Secretary initially will make the public health plan option available, the Secretary shall give priority to rating areas in which— not more than 1 health insurance issuer offers plans on the applicable State or Federal American Health Benefit Exchange; or there is a shortage of health providers or lack of competition that results in a high cost of health care services, including health professional shortage areas and rural areas.