### Question
Can you define what PACE provider means?


### Answer
**PACE provider** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1396u*:

> an entity that—


(i) subject to subparagraph (B), is (or is a distinct part of) a public entity or a private, nonprofit entity organized for charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and


(ii) has entered into a PACE program agreement with respect to its operation of a PACE program

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

