### Question
How is the "covered document" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered document** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w* as follows -

> a financial, tax, or other document required to be submitted by a bidder as part of an original bid submission under a competitive acquisition program in order to meet required financial standards

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

