### Question
How is the "additional preventive services" defined?


### Answer
The term **additional preventive services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as follows -

> services not described in subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (3) that identify medical conditions or risk factors and that the Secretary determines are—


(A) reasonable and necessary for the prevention or early detection of an illness or disability

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

