### Question
Can you define what chronic condition means?


### Answer
**Chronic condition** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1396w*:

> given that term by the Secretary and shall include, but is not limited to, the following:


(A) A mental health condition.

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

