### Question
How does the law define beneficiary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*, **beneficiary** is defined as:

> an individual who is eligible to receive items or services for which payment may be made under subchapter V, XVIII, XIX, or XX of this chapter but does not include a provider, supplier, or practitioner

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PEER REVIEW > Part A-General Provisions**

