### Question
What does qualified entity mean?


### Answer
**Qualified entity** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*:

> any entity that—


(i) is eligible for payments under a State plan approved under this subchapter

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

