### Question
How does the law define preexisting condition exclusion?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*, **preexisting condition exclusion** is defined as:

> given such term in section 2701(b)(1)(A) [2](#1397jj_2_target) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg(b)(1)(A)).

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

