### Question
How is the term participation agreement defined?


### Answer
The term **participation agreement** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ff* as the following:

> an agreement relating to the provision of health care services by the individual and does not include the provision of services as a reviewer under this subsection

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

