42 CFR 436.530 - Definition of blindness.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Feb 02, 2026

§ 436.530 - Definition of blindness.

(a) Definition. The agency must use the definition of blindness that is used in the State plan for AB or AABD.

(b) State plan requirement. The State plan must contain the definition of blindness, expressed in ophthalmic measurements.

authority: Sec. 1102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302)

source: 43 FR 45218, Sept. 29, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 42 CFR 436.530