### Question
How is the "claim" defined?


### Answer
The term **claim** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a* as follows -

> an application for payments for items and services under subchapter V, XVIII, XIX, or XX of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PEER REVIEW > Part A-General Provisions**

