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


### Answer
**Eligible beneficiary** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 300ll*:

> any individual who is an active enrollee in the CLASS program and, as of the date described in subparagraph (B)—


(i) has paid premiums for enrollment in such program for at least 60 months

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXX-COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS**

