### Question
How is the term medicaid program defined?


### Answer
The term **medicaid program** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2025* as the following:

> the program of medical assistance under a State plan or under a waiver of the plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2025*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

