### Question
Can you define what modified adjusted gross income means?


### Answer
**Modified adjusted gross income** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395r*:

> adjusted gross income (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986)—


(i) determined without regard to sections 135, 911, 931, and 933 of such Code

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

