### Question
How does GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS define child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396s*, **child** is defined as:

> an individual 18 years of age or younger

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

