### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define Federally-qualified health center?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*, **Federally-qualified health center** is defined as:

> an entity which—


(i) is receiving a grant under section 254b of this title,


(ii)(I) is receiving funding from such a grant under a contract with the recipient of such a grant, and


(II) meets the requirements to receive a grant under section 254b of this title,


(iii) based on the recommendation of the Health Resources and Services Administration within the Public Health Service, is determined by the Secretary to meet the requirements for receiving such a grant, including requirements of the Secretary that an entity may not be owned, controlled, or operated by another entity, or


(iv) was treated by the Secretary, for purposes of part B of subchapter XVIII of this chapter, as a comprehensive Federally funded health center as of January 1, 1990

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

