### Question
How is the term noninstitutional extended care services defined?


### Answer
The term **noninstitutional extended care services** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1701* as the following:

> such alternatives to institutional extended care which the Secretary may furnish (i) directly, (ii) by contract, or (iii) (through provision of case management) by another provider or payor

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1701*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

