### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define health care provider?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396b*, **health care provider** is defined as:

> an individual or person that receives payments for the provision of health care items or services

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

