### Question
What does State mean?


### Answer
**State** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*:

> any of the 50 States and the District of Columbia and includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXV-REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE > Part B-Individual Market Rules > subpart 1-portability, access, and renewability requirements**

