### Question
How is the "home and community-based services" defined?


### Answer
The term **home and community-based services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300ll* as follows -

> any services which may be offered under a home and community-based waiver authorized for a State under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) or subsection (c) or (d) of section 1915 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n) or under a State plan amendment under subsection (i) of such section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXX-COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS**

