### Question
How does GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS define Indian Medicaid managed care entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396u*, **Indian Medicaid managed care entity** is defined as:

> a managed care entity that is controlled (within the meaning of the last sentence of section 1396b(m)(1)(C) of this title) by the Indian Health Service, a Tribe, Tribal Organization, or Urban Indian Organization, or a consortium, which may be composed of 1 or more Tribes, Tribal Organizations, or Urban Indian Organizations, and which also may include the Service

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

