### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18024* as the following:

> each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18024*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part A-Establishment of Qualified Health Plans**

