### Question
How does the law define Medicaid plan?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 5503*, **Medicaid plan** is defined as:

> a State plan for medical assistance referred to in section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a))

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5503*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 55-MINORS, INCOMPETENTS, AND OTHER WARDS**

