### Question
How is the term qualified high risk pool” has the meaning given such term in section 300gg–44(c)(2) of this title and the term “State defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified high risk pool” has the meaning given such term in section 300gg–44(c)(2) of this title and the term “State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg* as the following:

> any of the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part B-Individual Market Rules > subpart 1-portability, access, and renewability requirements**

