### Question
How does the law define home health care services?


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

> services described in section 1396d(a)(7) of this title provided under a State plan under this subchapter (or under a waiver of the plan)

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

