### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define community rating system?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300e*, **community rating system** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XI-HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS**

