Initial plan
(1) In general
(1)In general#
As a condition of receiving payment under subsection (a) or (g) of section 1397ee of this title , a State shall submit to the Secretary a State child health plan that meets the applicable requirements of this subchapter.
(2)Approval#
Except as the Secretary may provide under subsection (e), a State plan submitted under paragraph (1)—
(A) shall be approved for purposes of this subchapter, and
(B) shall be effective beginning with a calendar quarter that is specified in the plan, but in no case earlier than October 1, 1997 .