### Question
How does AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS define spouse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 416*, **spouse** is defined as:

> a wife as defined in subsection (b) of this section or a husband as defined in subsection (f) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 416*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

