### Question
How is the term transition area defined?


### Answer
The term **transition area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w* as the following:

> each of the following fee schedule areas for 2013:


(i) The rest-of-State payment locality

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

