### Question
How is the term specified application date defined?


### Answer
The term **specified application date** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395lll* as the following:

> the following:


#### (i) Quality measures


In the case of quality measures under subsection (c)(1)—


(I) with respect to the domain described in subsection (c)(1)(A) (relating to functional status, cognitive function, and changes in function and cognitive function)—


(aa) for PAC providers described in clauses (ii) and (iii) of paragraph (2)(A), October 1, 2016

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

