### Question
How does the law define eligible health and long-term care provider?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*, **eligible health and long-term care provider** is defined as:

> a personal or home care agency (including personal or home care public authorities), a nursing home, a home health agency (as defined in section 1395x(o) of this title), or any other health care provider the Secretary determines appropriate which—


(i) is licensed or authorized to provide services in a participating State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division A-Block Grants to States for Social Services**

