### Question
Can you define what State agency means?


### Answer
**State agency** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*:

> the agency designated under section 1396a(a)(5) of this title to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan for medical assistance

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

