### Question
Can you define what uncovered child means?


### Answer
**Uncovered child** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1397jj*:

> a child that does not have creditable health coverage

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

