### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands

#### 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**

