Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§1396c Operation of State plans
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 7— - SOCIAL SECURITY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XIX— - GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS › § 1396c
Summary
After reasonable notice and a hearing to the State agency, the Secretary finds (1) the plan no longer meets section 1396a, or (2) there is a substantial failure to comply.
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Title 42, §1396c
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If the Secretary, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State agency administering or supervising the administration of the State plan approved under this subchapter, finds—
(1)that the plan has been so changed that it no longer complies with the provisions of section 1396a of this title; or
(2)that in the administration of the plan there is a failure to comply substantially with any such provision;
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ConstitutionalityFor information regarding the constitutionality of section 121(a) of Pub. L. 89–97, enacting this section, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov.
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42 U.S.C. § 1396c
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73