### Question
How is the "qualified discharge" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified discharge** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww* as follows -

> a discharge classified with a diagnosis-related group (described in clause (iii)) of an individual from a subsection (d) hospital, if upon such discharge the individual—


(I) is admitted as an inpatient to a hospital or hospital unit that is not a subsection (d) hospital for the provision of inpatient hospital services

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

