### Question
What does eligible State agency mean?


### Answer
**Eligible State agency** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300ii*:

> a State agency that—


(A) administers the State's program under the Older Americans Act of 1965 [42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.], administers the State's program under title XIX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.], or is designated by the Governor of such State to administer the State's programs under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ii*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXVII-LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE**

