### Question
Can you define what full-benefit dual eligible individual means?


### Answer
**Full-benefit dual eligible individual** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1396u*:

> for a State for a month an individual who—


(i) has coverage for the month for covered part D drugs under a prescription drug plan under part D of subchapter XVIII of this chapter, or under an MA–PD plan under part C of such subchapter

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

