### Question
How does the law define medicare beneficiary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395b*, **medicare beneficiary** is defined as:

> an individual who is entitled to benefits under part A, enrolled under part B, or both, and who resides in the United States

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

