### Question
What does extended care patient mean?


### Answer
**Extended care patient** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395tt*:

> an individual being furnished extended care services at a hospital pursuant to an agreement with the Secretary under this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395tt*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

