### Question
How does the law define poverty line?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396o*, **poverty line** is defined as:

> given such term in section 9902(2) of this title, including any revision required by such section.

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

