### Question
What does qualified individual mean?


### Answer
**Qualified individual** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*:

> an individual who is (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary)—


(A) an estrogen-deficient woman at clinical risk for osteoporosis

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

