### Question
How is the term community rating system defined?


### Answer
The term **community rating system** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300e* as the following:

> the systems, described in subparagraphs (B) and (C), of fixing rates of payments for health services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS**

