### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define independent foster care adolescent?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*, **independent foster care adolescent** is defined as:

> an individual—


(A) who is under 21 years of age

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

