### Question
How does the law define transition deadline?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss*, **transition deadline** is defined as:

> 1 year after the date the Association adopts the revised NAIC Model Regulation or 1 year after the date the Secretary promulgates revised Federal model standards (as the case may be)

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

