### Question
What does data collection period mean?


### Answer
**Data collection period** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*:

> the period beginning January 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2019

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

