### Question
Can you define what eligible spouse means?


### Answer
**Eligible spouse** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1382c*:

> an aged, blind, or disabled individual who is the husband or wife of another aged, blind, or disabled individual, and who, in a month, is living with such aged, blind, or disabled individual on the first day of the month or, in any case in which either spouse files an application for benefits, on the first day of the month following the date the application is filed, or, in any case in which either spouse requests restoration of eligibility under this subchapter during the month, at the time the request is filed

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1382c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > Part A-Determination of Benefits**

