### Question
How does the law define child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*, **child** is defined as:

> an individual under 19 years of age

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

