### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define payment year?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*, **payment year** is defined as:

> a fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2011

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

