### Question
What does fiscal agent mean?


### Answer
**Fiscal agent** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 238m*:

> a carrier described in section 1395u(f)(1) of this title and includes, with respect to contracts under subsection (a)(1)(A) of this section, an Indian tribe or tribal organization acting under contract with the Secretary under the Indian Self-Determination Act (Public Law 93–638) [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 238m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part B-Miscellaneous Provisions**

