### Question
How is the term medical care defined?


### Answer
The term **medical care** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg* as the following:

> amounts paid for—


(A) the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or amounts paid for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body,


(B) amounts paid for transportation primarily for and essential to medical care referred to in subparagraph (A), and


(C) amounts paid for insurance covering medical care referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part C-Definitions; Miscellaneous Provisions**

