### Question
How does the law define eligible individual with chronic conditions?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*, **eligible individual with chronic conditions** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(i) is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan or under a waiver of such plan

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

