### Question
Can you define what direct care means?


### Answer
**Direct care** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*:

> care by an employee or contractor who provides assistance or long-term care services to a recipient

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

