### Question
How is the "covered individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2015* as follows -

> a food stamp recipient, or an individual denied eligibility for food stamp benefits solely due to paragraph (2), who—


(I) is not eligible for an exception under paragraph (3)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2015*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM**

