### Question
Can you define what rural area means?


### Answer
**Rural area** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*:

> any area outside such an area or similar area

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

