### Question
How does the law define low-income child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*, **low-income child** is defined as:

> a child whose family income is at or below 200 percent of the poverty line for a family of the size involved

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

