### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define juvenile?


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

> an individual who is—


(A) under 21 years of age

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

