### Question
Can you define what clinical social worker means?


### Answer
**Clinical social worker** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*:

> an individual who—


(A) possesses a master's or doctor's degree in social work

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

