### Question
How does General Provisions define medicaid beneficiary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*, **medicaid beneficiary** is defined as:

> an individual entitled to benefits under a State plan for medical assistance under subchapter XIX of this chapter (including a State plan operating under a statewide waiver under section 1315 of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PEER REVIEW > Part A-General Provisions**

