### Question
What does material mean?


### Answer
**Material** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*:

> having a natural tendency to influence, or be capable of influencing, the payment or receipt of money or property

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

