### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397dd*, **State** is defined as:

> a State that receives an allotment for fiscal year 2007 under subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XXI-STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM**

