### Question
What does covered entity mean?


### Answer
**Covered entity** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*:

> an entity described in section 256b(a)(4) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

