### Question
How is the "Federal share" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal share** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 657* as follows -

> that portion of the amount collected resulting from the application of the Federal medical assistance percentage in effect for the fiscal year in which the amount is distributed

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 657*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

