### Question
How does GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS define child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*, **child** is defined as:

> an individual under 19 years of age, or, at the option of a State, such higher age, not to exceed 21 years of age, as the State may elect

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

