### Question
How does GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS define Federally-qualified health center?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*, **Federally-qualified health center** is defined as:

> a [3](#1396d_3_target) entity which—


(i) is receiving a grant under section 254b, 254c, 256, or 256a of this title,


(ii)(I) is receiving funding from such a grant under a contract with the recipient of such a grant, and


(II) meets the requirements to receive a grant under section 254b, 254c, 256, or 256a of this title,


(iii) based on the recommendation of the Health Resources and Services Administration within the Public Health Service, is determined by the Secretary to meet the requirements for receiving such a grant, or


(iv) was treated by the Secretary, for purposes of part B of subchapter XVIII of this chapter, as a comprehensive Federally funded health center as of January 1, 1990

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

