### Question
How is the term eligible organization defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible organization** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395mm* as the following:

> a public or private entity (which may be a health maintenance organization or a competitive medical plan), organized under the laws of any State, which—


(1) is a qualified health maintenance organization (as defined in section 300e–9(d) of this title), or


(2) meets the following requirements:


(A) The entity provides to enrolled members at least the following health care services:


(i) Physicians’ services performed by physicians (as defined in section 1395x(r)(1) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395mm*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

