### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*:

> the 50 States and the District of Columbia

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

