### Question
How is the "public benefit" defined?


### Answer
The term **public benefit** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3058k* as follows -

> a benefit under—


(A) the Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Benefits programs under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3058k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER XI-ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES > Part A-State Provisions > subpart v-outreach, counseling, and assistance program**

