### Question
How does the law define inmate of a public institution?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*, **inmate of a public institution** is defined as:

> given such term for purposes of applying the subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1396d(a) of this title, taking into account the exception in such subdivision for a patient of a medical institution.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

