### Question
How does DEPARTMENT OF STATE define covered employee?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2680b*, **covered employee** is defined as:

> an employee of the Department of State who, on or after January 1, 2016, becomes injured by reason of a qualifying injury and was assigned 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**

