### Question
Can you define what beneficiary means?


### Answer
**Beneficiary** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395cc*:

> an individual who is entitled to benefits under part A of this subchapter and enrolled under part B of this subchapter, including any individual who is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan under part C of this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

