### Question
How does the law define qualified individual?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **qualified individual** is defined as:

> an individual who is (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary)—


(A) an estrogen-deficient woman at clinical risk for osteoporosis

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

