### Question
What is the definition of capital-related costs?


### Answer
The definition of **capital-related costs** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*:

> given such term by the Secretary under subsection (a)(4) of this section as of September 30, 1987, and does not include a return on equity capital.

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

