### Question
How is the "Federally qualified health center" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federally qualified health center** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as follows -

> an entity which—


(A)(i) is receiving a grant under section 330 (other than subsection (h)) of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 254b], or


(ii)(I) is receiving funding from such a grant under a contract with the recipient of such a grant, and (II) meets the requirements to receive a grant under section 330 (other than subsection (h)) of such Act [42 U.S.C. 254b]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

