### Question
How is the "State CHIP agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **State CHIP agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396a* as follows -

> the State agency responsible for administering the State CHIP plan

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

