### Question
Can you define what child with medically complex conditions means?


### Answer
**Child with medically complex conditions** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*:

> an individual under 21 years of age who—


(i) is eligible for medical assistance under the State plan (or under a waiver of such plan)

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

