### Question
What does medicare qualified government employment mean?


### Answer
**Medicare qualified government employment** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 410*:

> any service which would constitute "employment" as defined in subsection (a) of this section but for the application of the provisions of—


(A) subsection (a)(5) of this section, or


(B) subsection (a)(7) of this section, except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 410*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

