### Question
What does medicare-eligible military retiree or dependent mean?


### Answer
**Medicare-eligible military retiree or dependent** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ggg*:

> an individual described in section 1074(b) or 1076(b) of title 10 who—


(A) is eligible for health benefits under section 1086 of such title by reason of subsection (c)(1) of such section

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

