### Question
How is the term eligible individual defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1397g* as the following:

> a [1](#1397g_1_target) individual receiving assistance under the State TANF program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division A-Block Grants to States for Social Services**

