### Question
How is the term subsection (b) State defined?


### Answer
The term **subsection (b) State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397dd* as the following:

> one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

