### Question
How does the law define home?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **home** is defined as:

> a place of residence used as the home of an individual (as defined for purposes of subsection (n))

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

