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


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

> the possession, whether direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the organization through membership, board representation, or an ownership interest equal to or greater than 50.1 percent

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

