### Question
How is the term official poverty line defined?


### Answer
The term **official poverty line** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 254c* as the following:

> the poverty line established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and revised by the Secretary in accordance with section 9902(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart i-health centers**

