### Question
How is the term coverage group defined?


### Answer
The term **coverage group** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 418* as the following:

> (A) employees of the State other than those engaged in performing service in connection with a proprietary function

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 418*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

