### Question
How is the "administering Secretaries" defined?


### Answer
The term **administering Secretaries** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ggg* as follows -

> the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense acting jointly

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

