United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Chapter 7. SOCIAL SECURITY |
SubChapter XIX. GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
§ 1396–1. Appropriations
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For the purpose of enabling each State, as far as practicable under the conditions in such State, to furnish (1) medical assistance on behalf of families with dependent children and of aged, blind, or disabled individuals, whose income and resources are insufficient to meet the costs of necessary medical services, and (2) rehabilitation and other services to help such families and individuals attain or retain capability for independence or self-care, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year a sum sufficient to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. The sums made available under this section shall be used for making payments to States which have submitted, and had approved by the Secretary, State plans for medical assistance.
Codification
Section was formerly classified to section 1396 of this title.
Amendments
1984—Pub. L. 98–369 struck out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” after “Secretary”.
1973—Pub. L. 93–233 substituted “disabled individuals” for “permanently and totally disabled individuals”.
Effective Date Of Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 93–233 effective with respect to payments under section 1396b of this title for calendar quarters commencing after