### Question
What is the definition of eligible health and long-term care provider?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible health and long-term care provider** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*:

> a personal or home care agency (including personal or home care public authorities), a nursing home, a home health agency (as defined in section 1395x(*o*) of this title), or any other health care provider the Secretary determines appropriate which—


(i) is licensed or authorized to provide services in a participating State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division A-Block Grants to States for Social Services**

