### Question
What is the definition of personal care services?


### Answer
The definition of **personal care services** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1396b*:

> personal care services provided under a State plan under this subchapter (or under a waiver of the plan), including services provided under section 1396d(a)(24), 1396n(c), 1396n(i), 1396n(j), or 1396n(k) of this title or under a wavier [8](#1396b_8_target) under section 1315 of this title

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

