### Question
How does THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU define State agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*, **State agency** is defined as:

> the agency designated under section 1396a(a)(5) of this title to administer or supervise the administration of the State plan for medical assistance

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

