### Question
How is the "family member" defined?


### Answer
The term **family member** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss* as follows -

> with respect to an individual, any other individual who is a first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, or fourth-degree relative of such individual

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

