### Question
How is the term community spouse defined?


### Answer
The term **community spouse** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r* as the following:

> the spouse of an institutionalized spouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

