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


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj* as follows -

> an individual under 19 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

