### Question
How does the law define welfare reform effective date?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396u*, **welfare reform effective date** is defined as:

> the effective date, with respect to a State, of title I of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (as specified in section 116 of such Act)

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

