### Question
How is the term covered individual defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2680b* as the following:

> an individual who, on or after January 1, 2016, becomes injured by reason of a qualifying injury and is—


(A) detailed to a duty station in the Republic of Cuba, the People's Republic of China, or another foreign country designated by the Secretary of State pursuant to subsection (f)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2680b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

