### Question
What does eligible area mean?


### Answer
**Eligible area** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*:

> a metropolitan area meeting the requirements of section 300ff–11 of this title that are applicable to the area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part A-Emergency Relief for Areas With Substantial Need for Services**

