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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*, **Medicare beneficiary** is defined as:

> an individual enrolled in the Medicare fee-for-service program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

