### Question
How is the "child" defined?


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396a* as follows -

> 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**

