### Question
What is the definition of eligible spouse?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible spouse** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1382c*:

> an aged, blind, or disabled individual who is the husband or wife of another aged, blind, or disabled individual, and who, in a month, is living with such aged, blind, or disabled individual on the first day of the month or, in any case in which either spouse files an application for benefits or requests restoration of eligibility under this subchapter during the month, at the time the application or request is filed

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1382c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVI-SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME FOR AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED > Part A-Determination of Benefits**

