### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define functionally disabled elderly individual?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396t*, **functionally disabled elderly individual** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A) is 65 years of age or older,


(B) is determined to be a functionally disabled individual under subsection (c), and


(C) subject to section 1396a(f) of this title (as applied consistent with section 1396a(r)(2) of this title), is receiving supplemental security income benefits under subchapter XVI (or under a State plan approved under subchapter XVI) or, at the option of the State, is described in section 1396a(a)(10)(C) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396t*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

