Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§1396–1 Appropriations
Title 42 › CHAPTER 7 — SOCIAL SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER XIX — GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS › § 1396–1
Summary
Provides money each fiscal year so states can, as much as possible given their situation, pay for medical care and for rehab and other services for families with dependent children and for elderly, blind, or disabled people whose income and resources do not cover needed medical costs. States receive these funds only if they submit and get approval from the Secretary for a state medical assistance plan.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §1396–1
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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.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
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”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1984 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 98–369 effective July 18, 1984, but not to be construed as changing or affecting any right, liability, status, or interpretation which existed (under the provisions of law involved) before that date, see section 2664(b) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1973 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 93–233 effective with respect to payments under section 1396b of this title for calendar quarters commencing after Dec. 31, 1973, see section 13(d) of Pub. L. 93–233, set out as a note under section 1396a of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 1396–1
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102