### Question
Can you define what eligible individual means?


### Answer
**Eligible individual** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 247d*:

> an individual who is determined, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, to be a covered individual who sustains a covered injury

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 247d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part B-Federal-State Cooperation**

