### Question
How is the "all costs" defined?


### Answer
The term **all costs** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395yy* as follows -

> routine service costs, ancillary costs, and capital-related costs of covered skilled nursing facility services, but does not include costs associated with approved educational activities

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

