### Question
How does GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS define bona fide provider-related donation?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396b*, **bona fide provider-related donation** is defined as:

> a provider-related donation that has no direct or indirect relationship (as determined by the Secretary) to payments made under this subchapter to that provider, to providers furnishing the same class of items and services as that provider, or to any related entity, as established by the State to the satisfaction of the Secretary

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

