; or (B) the month preceding the first month in the benefit period during which occur not less than 15 caregiving days of the individual. (6) Qualified caregiving The term qualified caregiving means any activity engaged in by an individual, other than regular employment, for a reason for which an eligible employee would be entitled to leave under subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1) of section 102(a) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ( 29 U.S.C. 2612(a) ). (7) Self-employment income The term self-employment income has the same meaning as such term in section 211(b) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 411(b) ). (8) State The term State means any State of the United States or the District of Columbia or any territory or possession of the United States. (9) Wages The term wages , except as such term is used in subsection (h)(2) of section 5, has the same meaning as such term in section 209 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 409 ). (10) 60- day limitation period The term 60-day limitation period means a period— (A) beginning with the first caregiving day of an individual occurring during the individual’s benefit period and after the expiration of the individual’s 5-day waiting period, if applicable