### Question
How does the law define year of coverage?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 415*, **year of coverage** is defined as:

> provided in paragraph (1)(C)(ii), except that the reference to “15 percent” therein shall be deemed to be a reference to “25 percent”.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 415*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

