### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define qualifying State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*, **qualifying State** is defined as:

> a State which has not expended amounts for all individuals described in section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of this title before March 11, 2021

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

