### Question
Can you define what fiscal agent means?


### Answer
**Fiscal agent** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 238m*:

> a carrier described in section 1395u(f)(1) [1](#238m_1_target) of this title and includes, with respect to contracts under subsection (a)(1)(A) of this section, an Indian tribe or tribal organization acting under contract with the Secretary under the Indian Self-Determination Act (Public Law 93–638) [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 238m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

