### Question
How does the law define eligible individual?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*, **eligible individual** is defined as:

> a [1](#1397g_1_target) individual receiving assistance under the State TANF program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division A-Block Grants to States for Social Services**

