### Question
What does self-care dialysis unit mean?


### Answer
**Self-care dialysis unit** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395rr*:

> a renal dialysis facility or a distinct part of such facility or of a provider of services, which has been approved by the Secretary to make self-dialysis services, as defined by the Secretary in regulations, available to individuals who have been trained for self-dialysis

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

