### Question
What does qualified lottery winnings mean?


### Answer
**Qualified lottery winnings** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*:

> winnings from a sweepstakes, lottery, or pool described in paragraph (3) of section 4402 of title 26 or a lottery operated by a multistate or multijurisdictional lottery association, including amounts awarded as a lump sum payment

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

