### Question
What does eligible individual with chronic conditions mean?


### Answer
**Eligible individual with chronic conditions** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*:

> an individual who—


(i) is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan or under a waiver of such plan

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

