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


### Answer
The term **covered entity** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1786* as follows -

> any individual, transportation carrier, organization, or other entity that furnished or paid for health care services or transportation under this section

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1786*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS**

