[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR430.0]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 430_GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS--Table of 

 

               Subpart A_Introduction; General Provisions

 

Sec.  430.0  Program description.





    Title XIX of the Social Security Act, enacted in 1965, authorizes 

Federal grants to States for medical assistance to low-income persons 

who are age 65 or over, blind, disabled, or members of families with 

dependent children or qualified pregnant women or children. The program 

is jointly financed by the Federal and State governments and 

administered by States. Within broad Federal rules, each State decides 

eligible groups, types and range of services, payment levels for 

services, and administrative and operating procedures. Payments for 

services are made directly by the State to the individuals or entities 

that furnish the services.