### Question
How does PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS define greatest economic need?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3002*, **greatest economic need** is defined as:

> the need resulting from an income level at or below the poverty line

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

