### Question
How is the term capital-related costs defined?


### Answer
The term **capital-related costs** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww* as the following:

> given such term by the Secretary under subsection (a)(4) as of September 30, 1987, and does not include a return on equity capital.

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

