### Question
What does cost containment measure mean?


### Answer
**Cost containment measure** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1786*:

> a competitive bidding, rebate, direct distribution, or home delivery system implemented by a State agency as described in the approved State plan of operation and administration of the State agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1786*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

