### Question
What does additional preventive services mean?


### Answer
**Additional preventive services** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*:

> services not otherwise described in this subchapter 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**

