### Question
What is the definition of State agency?


### Answer
The definition of **State agency** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*:

> the agency established or designated to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan under subchapter XIX of this chapter or designated to administer the State's program under subchapter V of this chapter or division A [13](#1320a-7a_13_target) of subchapter XX of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

