### Question
How is the term qualified State or local government retiree group defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified State or local government retiree group** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395i* as the following:

> all of the individuals who retire prior to a specified date that is before January 1, 2002, from employment in one or more occupations or other broad classes of employees of—


(i) the State

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

