### Question
How does the law define substantial beneficial interest?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 405*, **substantial beneficial interest** is defined as:

> not less than 5 percent of all beneficial interest in the policyholder

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 405*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

