needy individual
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 1396B — under this section
The term “needy individual” means, with respect to a Medicaid provider, an individual—
(i) who is receiving assistance under this subchapter;
(ii) who is receiving assistance under subchapter XXI;
(iii) who is furnished uncompensated care by the provider; or
(iv) for whom charges are reduced by the provider on a sliding scale basis based on an individual's ability to pay.