### Question
How is the "home health agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **home health agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as follows -

> a public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, which—


(1) is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services

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

