### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define critical access hospital?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **critical access hospital** is defined as:

> a facility certified by the Secretary as a critical access hospital under section 1395i–4(e) of this title

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

