### Question
How does the law define all costs?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395yy*, **all costs** is defined as:

> routine service costs, ancillary costs, and capital-related costs of covered skilled nursing facility services, but does not include costs associated with approved educational activities

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

